Cartecay River Ws Str # 6 dam
Cartecay River Ws Str # 6
Cartecay River WS Str # 6, located in Gilmer, Georgia, is a state-owned earth dam constructed in 1962 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The dam, standing at a height of 55 feet and stretching 550 feet in length, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Weaver Creek. With a storage capacity of 378 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1638 acres, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its significant role in flood risk reduction, Cartecay River WS Str # 6 poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition as assessed in March 2016. The dam's inspection frequency is set at every two years, indicating the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety. The risk assessment for this structure is moderate, highlighting the need for proactive risk management measures to mitigate potential threats and safeguard the surrounding community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is vital to recognize the critical role that structures like Cartecay River WS Str # 6 play in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks. By staying informed about the condition and management of such dams, we can contribute to the sustainable stewardship of our natural resources and the protection of our communities from water-related hazards.
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 # 6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Toccoa River Near Dial | 247 cfs | → |
| Cartecay River Near Ellijay | 144 cfs | → |
| Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock | 4 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Ellijay | 251 cfs | → |
| Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville | 83 cfs | → |
| Chestatee River Near Dahlonega | 130 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cartecay River Ws Str # 6.
Boat launches
- Mallard Point Road 109, Fannin County
- Morrison Moore Parkway East Dahlonega
- Gilmer County
- Jack's Creek Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Amicalola Mountain
- Amicalola Falls State Park
- Frank Gross Recreation Area
- Frank Gross
- Hawk Mountain (Base) Campsite
- Deep Hole Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- 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
Track Cartecay River Ws Str # 6 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 # 6
Where does the data for Cartecay River Ws Str # 6 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 # 6.