Lake Acworth Regional Golf Course Storage Pond dam
Lake Acworth Regional Golf Course Storage Pond
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Lake Acworth Regional Golf Course Storage Pond in Cobb, Georgia is a fascinating site to explore. This private-owned storage pond serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. With a normal storage of 48 acre-feet, the dam stands at 34 feet high and is classified as an Earth core type with a buttress foundation.
Even though the last inspection was conducted in September 1997 and the hazard potential is rated as low, the risk assessment for this storage pond is moderate. The structure boasts an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, highlighting its unique design features. Despite not being state-regulated or permitted, the pond's location at a latitude of 34.044444 and longitude of -84.664722 makes it an intriguing subject for further study on water management and climate resilience in the region.
With Barry Loudermilk (R) as the Congressional Representative, the Lake Acworth Regional Golf Course Storage Pond presents an opportunity to delve into the history and functionality of water infrastructure in Georgia. From its construction to its current condition assessment of "Not Rated," this storage pond offers valuable insights into the intersection of water resources, recreation, and environmental risk management.
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 Lake Acworth Regional Golf Course Storage Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Noonday Creek At Hawkins Store Rd | 223 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road | 453 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 465 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 1,950 cfs | → |
| Noses Creek At Powder Springs Rd | 368 cfs | → |
| Sope Creek Near Marietta | 232 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Acworth Regional Golf Course Storage Pond.
Boat launches
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
Campgrounds
- Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek North - Allatoona Lake
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
- Lake Allatoona Military - Fort Mcpherson
- Mckinney - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Track Lake Acworth Regional Golf Course Storage Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Acworth Regional Golf Course Storage Pond
Where does the data for Lake Acworth Regional Golf Course Storage Pond 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 Lake Acworth Regional Golf Course Storage Pond.