Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam dam
Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam
Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam, located in Dade County, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes. The dam, designed by SCS, stands at a height of 23 feet and has a length of 165 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in September 2008, indicating a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.
Situated in a picturesque setting, Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam offers visitors a serene environment for various recreational activities. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its simple yet effective design, with a surface area of 8 acres providing ample space for outdoor enjoyment. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk management measures are in place to ensure the safety of the surrounding area in case of emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam serves as a notable example of a privately owned earth dam that enhances the local landscape while providing opportunities for leisure and relaxation. With its unique design and moderate risk assessment, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and managing water resources in a sustainable and responsible manner.
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 Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lookout Creek Near New England | 61 cfs | → |
| South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga | 132 cfs | → |
| Sequatchie River Near Whitwell | 144 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River At Summerville | 99 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 21 cfs | → |
| North Chickamauga Cr At Mile Straight | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Macedonia Road Marion County
- Mapleview Road, South Pittsburg
- U.S. 41 18039, Chattanooga
- Interstate 24, Jasper
- Hales Bar Road 950, Guild
- Cummings Highway Chattanooga
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
Track Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ellen's Mud Hole 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 Ellen's Mud Hole Lake Dam.