Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 10 dam
Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 10
Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 10 is a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Dalton, Georgia. Built in 1959 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 33.7 feet along the North Fork Mill Creek. With a storage capacity of 545 acre-feet and a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this structure plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the condition of Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 10 has not been rated. The last inspection was conducted in January 2018, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the dam is uncontrolled with an uncontrolled spillway type, it serves as a critical piece of infrastructure for managing water flow and mitigating flooding in the region. With its strategic location and design, this dam continues to play a significant role in safeguarding the community and environment in Whitfield County, Georgia.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and design behind Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 10, as it represents a smart solution for managing water resources and reducing flood risks in the region. With its historical significance dating back to the late 1950s, this earth dam serves as a testament to the importance of proactive water management strategies in protecting communities and ecosystems from water-related disasters. As climate change continues to impact water systems, structures like Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 10 will play an increasingly vital role in ensuring water security and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 21 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River Near Eton | 111 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River At Tilton | 205 cfs | → |
| Holly Creek Near Chatsworth | 20 cfs | → |
| South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga | 132 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Crandall | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 10.
Boat launches
- I 75 Ringgold
- Lake Conasauga Murray County
- South Chickamauga Creek Greenway Chattanooga
- Turkey Foot Road, Chattanooga
- Market Street Chattanooga
Campgrounds
- The Pocket Recreation Area
- Backcountry Campsite 3
- Backcountry Campsite 4
- Backcountry Campsite #2
- Fort Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
Track Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 10 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 Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 10
Where does the data for Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 10 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 Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 10.