Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #3 is a state-owned structure located in Hinton Environs, Pickens County, Georgia.


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Summary

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
       
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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.