Chambers Lake Dam dam
Chambers Lake Dam
Chambers Lake Dam, located in Woolsey, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 13 feet and a length of 530 feet, provides a storage capacity of 113 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16.5 acres. The dam, constructed with a buttress core type, has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates.
While the dam has a low hazard potential, its condition has not been officially rated as of the last inspection in July 2015. Despite being under state jurisdiction and subject to state inspections, the dam is not regulated by the state nor does it require state permitting. The risk assessment for Chambers Lake Dam indicates a moderate risk level, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety of the structure and surrounding area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Chambers Lake Dam serves as an interesting case study in private dam ownership and the importance of maintaining aging infrastructure for recreational purposes. With its unique design features and moderate risk assessment, this dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of water management, safety regulations, and environmental impact in the context of a privately owned recreational facility.
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 Chambers Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 16 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 25 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 60 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 10 cfs | → |
| South River At Forest Park Road | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chambers Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Padgett Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Jester Creek
- Clayton County International Park
- Chapel Hill Park
- High Falls Lake
Track Chambers Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chambers Lake Dam
Where does the data for Chambers 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 Chambers Lake Dam.