Talking Rock Creek Ws Str #10 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Talking Rock Creek WS Str #10 is a state-owned earth dam located in Whitestone, Georgia, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.


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Summary

It was completed in 1969 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Talona Creek. The dam has a height of 40 feet, a length of 360 feet, and a storage capacity of 1,187 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 1,600 acres.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, Talking Rock Creek WS Str #10 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and was last inspected in July 2008. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality for flood risk reduction in the region.

Overall, Talking Rock Creek WS Str #10 plays a crucial role in managing flood risks along Talona Creek in Gilmer County, Georgia. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam an interesting case study in earth dam design and flood risk reduction strategies, showcasing the collaborative efforts of the state and federal agencies in safeguarding the local community from potential inundation events.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

360

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

TALONA CRREK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Drainage Area

1600

Nid Storage

1187

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

40
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.