Cotton Ridge Farm Lake Dam dam
Cotton Ridge Farm Lake Dam
Cotton Ridge Farm Lake Dam in Warren, Georgia, is a private-owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. The dam stands at a height of 27.2 feet, with a hydraulic height of 23.5 feet and a length of 390 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 42.8 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 65.3 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4.5 acres and draining an area of 215 square miles.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition, it is inspected every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. The last inspection was conducted in June 2009. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and it is located within the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia. Despite not being regulated by the state, it is subject to state inspections.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts visiting Cotton Ridge Farm Lake Dam can enjoy its recreational offerings while appreciating the moderate risk assessment associated with the dam. The dam serves as a testament to the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring of infrastructure to ensure the safety of both the surrounding community and the environment. Its location in a picturesque setting makes it a valuable asset for both the local area and visitors seeking to connect with nature.
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 Cotton Ridge Farm Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Washington | 8 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 2 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 9 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 18 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Bell | 408 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cotton Ridge Farm Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Double Branches Boat Ramp
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Soap Creek Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Clay Hill - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
- A.H. Stephens State Park
- Equestrian Camping
Fishing spots
- Ah Stephens State Park
- Cliatt Creek
- Cherokee Creek
- Hamburg Millpond
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Gordon Lake
Track Cotton Ridge Farm Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cotton Ridge Farm Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cotton Ridge Farm 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 Cotton Ridge Farm Lake Dam.