Cherokee Allatoona Investment dam
Cherokee Allatoona Investment
Cherokee Allatoona Investment, also known as Colony Land Lake, is a privately owned water resource located in Cartersville, Georgia. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam was completed in 1969 with a height of 23 feet and a length of 360 feet. The dam serves a variety of purposes, including flood control and water storage, with a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 52 acre-feet.
Situated on the Etowah River within the Congressional District 11 of Georgia, Cherokee Allatoona Investment plays a crucial role in water management and climate resilience in the region. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is deemed to be in good condition, although certain details such as emergency action preparedness and risk management measures are not readily available. Despite these minor uncertainties, the dam continues to be a valuable asset for water conservation and environmental protection in Cherokee County.
Overall, Cherokee Allatoona Investment stands as a testament to private investment in sustainable water resource management. With its strategic location and functional design, this dam exemplifies the importance of maintaining and enhancing water infrastructure to meet the challenges posed by a changing climate. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, we can appreciate the efforts that go into managing such resources effectively and responsibly for the benefit of both present and future generations.
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 Cherokee Allatoona Investment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 344 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road | 13 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Hawkins Store Rd | 7 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 416 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Canton | 357 cfs | → |
| Two Run Creek Near Kingston | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cherokee Allatoona Investment.
Boat launches
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
Campgrounds
- Payne - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek North - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake
- Mckinney - Allatoona Lake
- Victoria - Allatoona Lake
- Lake Allatoona Military - Fort Mcpherson
Fishing spots
Track Cherokee Allatoona Investment in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Cherokee Allatoona Investment
Where does the data for Cherokee Allatoona Investment 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 Cherokee Allatoona Investment.