Paces Lake Dam dam
Paces Lake Dam
Paces Lake Dam, located in Dallas, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Designed by Etowah Engineering, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet with a hydraulic height of 26.5 feet and a length of 255 feet. The dam boasts a normal storage capacity of 115.5 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 183.7 acre-feet, providing ample water resources for recreational activities.
Despite being under state jurisdiction, Paces Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in July 2018, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam poses a moderate level of risk, prompting the need for effective risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of this important water resource structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Paces Lake Dam serves as a fascinating example of a privately owned earth dam designed for recreation purposes. Located in the scenic county of Paulding, Georgia, this structure offers not only recreational opportunities but also a glimpse into the intricate balance between water resource management and environmental conservation. As discussions around water resource sustainability and climate resilience continue to gain importance, Paces Lake Dam stands as a reminder of the critical role that dams play in our society and the need for proactive risk management to safeguard these vital infrastructure assets.
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 Paces Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Noses Creek At Powder Springs Rd | 20 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Austell | 121 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Below Austell | 131 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn | 1,400 cfs | → |
| Utoy Creek At Great Southwest Pkwy Nr Atlanta | 11 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 1,250 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paces Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- Hooch Boat Ramp
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
Campgrounds
- Beautiful Rock Campgound
- Vfw County Park
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
- Lake Allatoona Military - Fort Mcpherson
- Trailcampground Silver Comet
Fishing spots
Track Paces Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Paces Lake Dam
Where does the data for Paces 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 Paces Lake Dam.