Arbor Shores Lake Dam dam
Arbor Shores Lake Dam
Arbor Shores Lake Dam in Coweta, Georgia, is a privately owned structure designed by David Hovey for recreational purposes. The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 26.5 feet. It has a storage capacity of 308 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 185 acre-feet and a surface area of 18 acres.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and its hazard potential is currently undetermined. The last inspection date was in February 2017, with a frequency of inspections set at every five years. While the condition of the dam is not currently rated, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency, but it undergoes state inspections.
Arbor Shores Lake Dam serves as a recreational reservoir in the area, offering opportunities for water-based activities and enjoyment of the surrounding natural environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in the design and operational details of this dam, as well as its role in providing leisure opportunities while managing water resources in the region.
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 Arbor Shores Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River Near Whitesburg | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn | 1,190 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Whitesburg | 10 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 14 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Below Austell | 53 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 29 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Arbor Shores Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- Us 27 Alternate;16 Whitesburg
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Hooch Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
- John Tanner State Park
- Brush Creek County Park
Fishing spots
- Padgett Lake
- Jester Creek
- George H Sparks Reservoir
- Clayton County International Park
- Butternut Creek
- Griffin City Reservoir
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About Arbor Shores Lake Dam
Where does the data for Arbor Shores 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 Arbor Shores Lake Dam.