Winnfield Scott dam
Winnfield Scott
Winnfield Scott is a federally owned structure located in Union, Georgia, specifically in the city of Blairsville. Built in 1935 by the USDA Forest Service, this Earth dam serves the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with additional benefits for recreation. The dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 242 feet, with a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet and a surface area of 19 acres.
The dam is situated on Cooper Creek and is managed by the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the structure underwent a hydraulic modification in 2010. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1500 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway, Winnfield Scott is equipped to handle moderate risk levels. The last inspection in 2015 deemed its condition as not rated, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the sustainability of this vital infrastructure.
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 Winnfield Scott -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nottely River Near Blairsville | 70 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Helen | 63 cfs | → |
| Chestatee River Near Dahlonega | 135 cfs | → |
| Toccoa River Near Dial | 250 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Leaf | 164 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia | 297 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Winnfield Scott.
Boat launches
- Doucette Circle 2647, 30512
- Mountain Shadows Drive White County
- Jack's Creek Boat Ramp
- Morrison Moore Parkway East Dahlonega
- Watts Place South Union County
- Nottely Dam Road Union County
Campgrounds
- Lake Winfield Scott
- Lake Winfield Scott Campground
- Jarrard Gap Campsite
- Freeman/At Campsite
- Miller Gap Campsite
- Vogel State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters In Standing Indian Basin To Slackwater Of Natahala Lake
- Headwaters Near Mitchell Lick To Owlcamp Branch
Track Winnfield Scott 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 Winnfield Scott
Where does the data for Winnfield Scott 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 Winnfield Scott.