Running Pine Lake Dam dam
Running Pine Lake Dam
Running Pine Lake Dam in Dawsonville, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam constructed in 1996 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Standing at 29 feet tall and with a length of 195 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet and serves as a low hazard structure with a moderate risk assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with the last inspection conducted in April 2016, revealing a condition assessment of "Not Rated."
Despite being a state-jurisdiction dam with no state regulation or permitting, Running Pine Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are unspecified, but its location in Dawson County highlights its significance in the local water infrastructure. With a surface area of 2 acres and a normal storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, the dam contributes to the hydrological landscape of the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Running Pine Lake Dam represents a noteworthy engineering feat that warrants attention and monitoring. As part of the Mobile District under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the dam's design and construction by the SCS reflect a dedication to sustainable water management practices. With a risk assessment rating of moderate and a low hazard potential, the dam serves as a vital component in the overall water infrastructure of Dawsonville, Georgia, showcasing the importance of effective dam maintenance and monitoring in ensuring water security and environmental protection 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 Running Pine Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville | 83 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 9 | 99 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Buford Dam | 636 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Suwanee Dam Road | 6 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Canton | 357 cfs | → |
| Chestatee River Near Dahlonega | 137 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Running Pine Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Browns Bridge Road Forsyth County
- Kings Point Drive Forsyth County
- Van Pugh North Park
- Morrison Moore Parkway East Dahlonega
- Lake Windward Landing 139, Alpharetta
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
Campgrounds
- Paradise Valley Resort & Club
- Rocky Ford Campsite
- Charleston - Lake Lanier
- Bald Ridge Creek
- Amicalola Falls State Park
- War Hill - Lake Lanier
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
Track Running Pine Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Running Pine Lake Dam
Where does the data for Running Pine 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 Running Pine Lake Dam.