Pumpkinvine Creek Ws Str #1 dam
Pumpkinvine Creek Ws Str #1
Pumpkinvine Creek Watershed Structure #1, also known as Carnes Lake Dam, is a state-owned dam located in Paulding, Georgia. Built in 1954 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along Ward Creek. With a storage capacity of 942 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1000 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its importance, Pumpkinvine Creek WS Str #1 is rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition, as assessed in March 2017. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, making it susceptible to potential risks. The dam has a moderate risk level and undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its safety and integrity. With its key role in flood risk reduction, it is essential for the state regulatory agency, GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, to enforce necessary measures to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the dam's long-term functionality.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Pumpkinvine Creek WS Str #1 a fascinating structure to study, given its historical significance and critical role in managing water flow in the region. As part of the Mobile District, this dam requires ongoing monitoring and maintenance to address its poor condition and high hazard potential. Understanding the complexities of dam management and the impact of climate change on water resources are essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of structures like Pumpkinvine Creek WS Str #1.
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 Pumpkinvine Creek Ws Str #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 412 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 344 cfs | → |
| Two Run Creek Near Kingston | 9 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 530 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road | 14 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Hawkins Store Rd | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pumpkinvine Creek Ws Str #1.
Boat launches
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
Campgrounds
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
- Lake Allatoona Military - Fort Mcpherson
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
- Mckinney - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake
- Red Top Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 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
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
Track Pumpkinvine Creek Ws Str #1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Pumpkinvine Creek Ws Str #1
Where does the data for Pumpkinvine Creek Ws Str #1 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 High 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 Pumpkinvine Creek Ws Str #1.