Tolbert Lake Dam dam
Tolbert Lake Dam
Tolbert Lake Dam, located in Jonesboro, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. This earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 16 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14.4 feet, providing a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet for the surrounding area. The dam, completed at an unknown date, spans a length of 135 feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres.
Although the dam has an undetermined hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment, it falls under moderate risk classification. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no inspection frequency or emergency action plan in place. Despite the lack of regulatory oversight by the state, Tolbert Lake Dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its unique design and recreational value in the Clayton County area.
With its picturesque location and potential for outdoor activities, Tolbert Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between water resource management and environmental conservation. As enthusiasts continue to explore the dam's surroundings, there is a growing need for improved risk management measures and regulatory guidance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource infrastructure in the future.
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 Tolbert Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 114 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 30 cfs | → |
| South River At Forest Park Road | 18 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 127 cfs | → |
| Intrenchment Creek Near Atlanta | 4 cfs | → |
| South River At Flakes Mill Road Nr Atlanta | 64 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tolbert Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
Campgrounds
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- High Falls State Park
Fishing spots
- Jester Creek
- Clayton County International Park
- Padgett Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Chapel Hill Park
- Buena Vista Lake
Track Tolbert Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tolbert Lake Dam
Where does the data for Tolbert 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 Undetermined 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 Tolbert Lake Dam.