Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 7 dam
Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 7
Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 7 is a state-owned earth dam located in Waleska, Georgia, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Built in 1959 for flood risk reduction, this structure stands at a height of 43.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 361.7 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 600 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, particularly during flood events.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 7 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, serving its primary purpose effectively. With regular inspections every 5 years, this structure ensures the safety and security of the surrounding community by mitigating flood risks and managing water flow in the region.
Located in Cherokee County, Georgia, this dam plays a vital role in the local water resource management system. With its historical significance dating back to 1959, Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 7 continues to serve as a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this structure fascinating for its engineering design and impact on the local ecosystem.
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 Watershed Structure No 7 -- 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 Watershed Structure No 7.
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
- Payne - 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 Watershed Structure No 7 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 Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 7
Where does the data for Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 7 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 Sharp Mountain Creek Watershed Structure No 7.