Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam dam
Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam
Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam, located in Bartow, Georgia, is a vital structure for water supply purposes, with a primary dam type of Earth and a buttress core type. Completed in 1968, this dam stands at a height of 40 feet and has a hydraulic height of 33.2 feet, with a total length of 11,000 feet. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 1,158.5 acre-feet and a normal storage of 759 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 57.5 acres.
Despite being privately owned, Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam is state regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not specified in the data provided. The dam's spillway type is listed as uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates.
Overall, Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources in the area and serves as a key infrastructure for water supply. With its strategic location and comprehensive design features, the dam contributes to the management of water flow and storage, supporting the local community and environment. Ongoing monitoring and inspection ensure that the dam continues to operate safely and effectively for the benefit of all stakeholders involved in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 412 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 530 cfs | → |
| Two Run Creek Near Kingston | 9 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 344 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River Near Rome | 1,040 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
Campgrounds
- Gatewood - Lake Allatoona
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
- Red Top Mountain State Park
- Lake Allatoona Military - Fort Mcpherson
- Mckaskey Creek - Allatoona Lake
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
Track Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam
Where does the data for Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Plant Bowen Holding Pond Dam.