Cartecay River Ws Str # 3 dam
Cartecay River Ws Str # 3
Located in Gilmer, Georgia, Cartecay River WS Str # 3 is a state-regulated earth dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction on Holden Creek. Built in 1965 and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands at a height of 79 feet and has a storage capacity of 1750 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 4225 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and protecting surrounding areas from potential flooding.
Despite its important function, Cartecay River WS Str # 3 is currently assessed as being in poor condition, with a high hazard potential and a moderate risk level. The last inspection in March 2016 highlighted the need for attention and potential risk management measures to ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With its location in a climate-sensitive area and its critical role in water resource management, the ongoing maintenance and assessment of this dam are essential for the safety and well-being of the community and the environment.
As an integral part of Georgia's infrastructure for flood risk reduction, Cartecay River WS Str # 3 serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance of water resources in the face of changing climate patterns. With its history of federal oversight and state regulation, this dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to mitigate flood risks and protect communities from the potential impacts of extreme weather events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and advocating for the resilience of infrastructure like Cartecay River WS Str # 3 is essential for building a sustainable future in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Cartecay River Ws Str # 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cartecay River Near Ellijay | 140 cfs | → |
| Toccoa River Near Dial | 247 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Ellijay | 247 cfs | → |
| Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock | 4 cfs | → |
| Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville | 83 cfs | → |
| Talking Rock Creek Near Hinton | 57 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cartecay River Ws Str # 3.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Amicalola Mountain
- Amicalola Falls State Park
- Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area
- Frank Gross Recreation Area
- Frank Gross
- Hawk Mountain (Base) Campsite
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)
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
Track Cartecay River Ws Str # 3 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 Cartecay River Ws Str # 3
Where does the data for Cartecay River Ws Str # 3 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 Cartecay River Ws Str # 3.