Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #4 is a state-owned earth dam located in the Highway 156 Community of Pickens, Georgia.
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Built in 1966 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this structure stands at a height of 52 feet and spans 431 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, specifically protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation by the Little Scarecorn Creek.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Talking Rock Creek Watershed Str #4 has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in June 2016. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 1200 acres and a normal storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. While the structure currently meets regulatory requirements for inspection and enforcement by the state, there is a lack of information regarding emergency action plans and risk management measures. For enthusiasts of water resources and climate, this dam serves as a critical component in the flood control infrastructure of the region, highlighting the intersection of human-built structures with natural hydrological systems.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
431 |
Dam Height |
52 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE SCARECORN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
1200 |
Nid Storage |
350 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
52 |
Talking Rock Creek Near Hinton
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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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Ridgeway - Carters Lake
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