Sharp Mountain Creek Ws Structure No 5 dam
Sharp Mountain Creek Ws Structure No 5
Sharp Mountain Creek WS Structure No 5 is a state-owned earth dam located in Cherokee County, Georgia, specifically in the city of Canton. Built in 1957 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a height of 35 feet and a hydraulic height of 30 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 274 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 86 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1000 acres.
Despite its critical role in flood risk reduction, Sharp Mountain Creek WS Structure No 5 has been rated as having a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment as of its last inspection in September 2006. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a surface area of 11 acres and a maximum discharge capacity of 274 cfs. As a structure that is regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, ongoing monitoring and enforcement are essential to ensure the safety and functionality of this dam for the surrounding community.
Given its moderate risk assessment rating, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts should pay close attention to any updates or improvements made to Sharp Mountain Creek WS Structure No 5 in the future. With its location in a high-risk flood area and poor condition assessment, continued inspections, maintenance, and potential risk management measures will be crucial to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the long-term resilience of this important flood control structure in Cherokee County, Georgia.
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 Sharp Mountain Creek Ws Structure No 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Canton | 364 cfs | → |
| Talking Rock Creek Near Hinton | 61 cfs | → |
| Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock | 4 cfs | → |
| Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville | 83 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road | 13 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 359 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sharp Mountain Creek Ws Structure No 5.
Boat launches
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Gilmer County
- Park Drive Northeast Gordon County
- Cove Road Murray County
Campgrounds
- Sweetwater - Allatoona Lake
- Rocky Ford Campsite
- Upper Stamp Creek - Allatoona Lake
- Victoria - Allatoona Lake
- Macedonia - Lake Allatoona
- Mckaskey Creek - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 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
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
Track Sharp Mountain Creek Ws Structure No 5 in the Snoflo app
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About Sharp Mountain Creek Ws Structure No 5
Where does the data for Sharp Mountain Creek Ws Structure No 5 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 Sharp Mountain Creek Ws Structure No 5.