City Of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 dam
City Of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2
City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 is a vital earth dam serving as a water supply for the local government in Cornelia, Georgia. Located on Camp Creek in Habersham County, this dam stands at a height of 32 feet with a hydraulic height of 30 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 234.3 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 261.6 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in ensuring water availability for the city.
The dam, designed by Brahana/Geosystems, is regulated by the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM and undergoes regular inspections to maintain its satisfactory condition. Despite being categorized as having a high hazard potential, the risk assessment deems it as moderate. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam is equipped to manage water levels efficiently. However, the emergency action plan status and risk management measures for City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 remain unspecified, leaving room for further assessment and improvement to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources.
Overall, City of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 serves as a crucial infrastructure for water supply in Cornelia, Georgia, with a satisfactory condition and moderate risk assessment. As a key component in the local water management system, ongoing monitoring and potential enhancements to emergency preparedness are essential to ensure the continued safety and reliability of this critical dam structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents an opportunity to study the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 City Of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia | 280 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Leaf | 143 cfs | → |
| Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse | 40 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Helen | 51 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River Near Clayton | 243 cfs | → |
| Chestatee River Near Dahlonega | 135 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near City Of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2.
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About City Of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2
Where does the data for City Of Cornelia Raw Water Reservoir Dam #2 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 below 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.
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.