Toccoa Water Assoc. Inc. Lake Dam dam
Toccoa Water Assoc. Inc. Lake Dam
Toccoa Water Assoc. INC. Lake Dam, located in Fannin, Georgia, stands as a testament to the importance of private ownership in managing water resources for recreational purposes. Built in 1965 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam with a height of 28 feet and a hydraulic height of 18 feet serves as a vital storage facility with a capacity of 34 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, providing a serene and picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in 2009. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality. With a history rooted in private ownership and a commitment to water resource management, Toccoa Water Assoc. INC. Lake Dam represents a harmonious blend of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate patterns.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Toccoa Water Assoc. INC. Lake Dam serves as a fascinating case study in the intersection of private ownership, recreational use, and environmental conservation. Its location in the picturesque surroundings of Fannin, Georgia, coupled with its design by SCS engineers, showcases the importance of sustainable practices in maintaining our water infrastructure. With its uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam presents both challenges and opportunities for future risk management strategies, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety and integrity of this vital water resource.
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 Toccoa Water Assoc. Inc. Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Toccoa River Near Dial | 230 cfs | → |
| Cartecay River Near Ellijay | 131 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Ellijay | 235 cfs | → |
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 245 cfs | → |
| Nottely River Near Blairsville | 60 cfs | → |
| Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Toccoa Water Assoc. Inc. Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mallard Point Road 109, Fannin County
- Jack's Creek Boat Ramp
- Watts Place South Union County
- Nottely Dam Road Union County
- Doucette Circle 2647, 30512
- Toccoa Avenue 104, Mccaysville
Campgrounds
- Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area
- Hawk Mountain (Base) Campsite
- Deep Hole
- Deep Hole Recreation Area
- Morganton Point
- Morganton Point Campground
Fishing spots
- Noontootla Creek Farms
- Dockery Lake
- Carters Lake
- Childers Creek Trailhead
- Big Bend
- Hickory Nut Cove Trout Farm
Paddle runs
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
Track Toccoa Water Assoc. Inc. Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Toccoa Water Assoc. Inc. Lake Dam
Where does the data for Toccoa Water Assoc. Inc. Lake 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 Toccoa Water Assoc. Inc. Lake Dam.