Price Lake Dam dam
Price Lake Dam
Price Lake Dam, located in Luthersville, Georgia, is a private recreational dam with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Standing at a height of 22.7 feet with a hydraulic height of 19.4 feet, the earth dam offers a serene surface area of 7 acres for visitors to enjoy. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition, indicating a need for further evaluation to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Owned privately and situated in Coweta County, Price Lake Dam is not regulated by the state but undergoes regular inspections to ensure its operational safety. The dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 39 acre-feet. The uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates suggest a simplistic design, catering to the recreational needs of the area without extensive regulatory oversight. With a last inspection date in February 2017 and a moderate risk assessment rating, there is a potential for future risk management measures to be implemented to safeguard the dam and surrounding areas.
While the specifics of the dam's construction and completion year remain unknown, its designation as a recreational structure highlights its importance in providing water-based activities in the region. The dam, primarily consisting of earth and masonry materials, serves as a focal point for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a tranquil environment for boating, fishing, or simply enjoying nature. With a hazard potential deemed low and a risk assessment categorized as moderate, Price Lake Dam presents an opportunity for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the continued safety and enjoyment of its visitors.
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 Price Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 15 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 30 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 19 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 57 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Whitesburg | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Price Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- East Bagwell Road Pike County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Troup County
Campgrounds
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Brush Creek County Park
- Cochran Mill County Park
- Old Sawmill Campsite
- Bumblebee Ridge Campsite
Fishing spots
- Padgett Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Callaway Gardens Lake
- Jester Creek
- Clayton County International Park
- George H Sparks Reservoir
Track Price Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Price Lake Dam
Where does the data for Price 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 Price Lake Dam.