Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #3 is a state-owned structure located in Hinton Environs, Pickens County, Georgia.
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Built in 1966 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this Earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and spans a length of 496 feet. The primary purpose of this flood risk reduction dam is to protect the surrounding area from potential water overflow.
With a normal storage capacity of 43 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1229 acres, Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #3 serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the region. Although the dam is rated as having low hazard potential, it has not undergone a formal condition assessment. Nonetheless, the structure is inspected every 5 years to ensure its integrity and functionality in mitigating flood risks.
As part of the Nashville District, the dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates play a vital role in regulating water flow during periods of high discharge. While the risk assessment for Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #3 indicates a moderate level of risk, the structure continues to be a key component in the overall water management system for the area, providing essential flood protection for the community and surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
496 |
Dam Height |
47 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
1229 |
Nid Storage |
495 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
47 |
Talking Rock Creek Near Hinton
|
84cfs |
Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock
|
19cfs |
Coosawattee River At Carters
|
460cfs |
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
|
311cfs |
Cartecay River Near Ellijay
|
181cfs |
Etowah River At Canton
|
666cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Harris Branch - Carters Lake
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Doll Mountain - Carters Lake
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Woodring Branch - Carters Lake
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