Camps Lake Dam dam
Camps Lake Dam
Camps Lake Dam, located in Rome, Georgia, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Built on Horseleg Creek, this earth dam stands at a height of 18.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15.4 feet, providing a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. The dam spans 549 feet in length and covers a surface area of 6.5 acres, with a drainage area of 135 square miles.
Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, Camps Lake Dam is still considered a moderate risk due to its condition assessment being marked as "Not Rated." With no recent inspection data available, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are also unknown. However, its recreational value and location in a picturesque setting make it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking outdoor activities in Floyd County, Georgia.
While Camps Lake Dam may not have a significant impact on water resource management or climate change mitigation, its presence highlights the importance of maintaining infrastructure for recreational purposes. As a privately owned structure, it serves as a reminder of the diverse uses of dams beyond flood control and water supply. Visitors to Camps Lake can enjoy the serene surroundings and engage in outdoor activities, contributing to the appreciation and conservation of natural resources in the area.
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 Camps Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coosa River Near Rome | 1,230 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River Near Rome | 722 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop | 711 cfs | → |
| Heath Creek Near Armuchee | 3 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedartown | 90 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River At Summerville | 104 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camps Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Heritage Trail Rome
- Floyd County
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- Cherokee County 556, Centre
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- Highway 68, Cedar Bluff
Campgrounds
- Coosa River County Park
- James H. Floyd State Park Campground
- James H Sloppy Floyd State Park
- Trailcampground Silver Comet
- Beautiful Rock Campgound
- The Pocket Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
Track Camps Lake Dam 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 Camps Lake Dam
Where does the data for Camps 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 Camps Lake Dam.