Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam dam
Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam
The Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam, located in Armuchee, Georgia, is a private hydroelectric facility completed in 1993 by HARZA ENGINEERING. This impressive structure stands at 120 feet tall and spans 942 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 23,500 acre-feet. Situated on Heath Creek and the Armuchee River, the dam serves a critical role in water resource management and energy production in the region.
With a high hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, the Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam is closely monitored by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for safety and compliance. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 53 feet and is equipped with Tainter (radial) outlet gates for water discharge. Despite its importance in providing hydroelectric power, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as not available, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and inspection to ensure its continued reliability.
As a key component of Georgia's water infrastructure, the Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam plays a vital role in flood control, water storage, and renewable energy generation. Its strategic location and impressive design make it a significant asset for the surrounding community, while its high hazard potential underscores the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness measures. With its rich history and crucial function, this dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resources and climate resilience in the Rocky Mountain region.
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 Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Heath Creek Near Armuchee | 3 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River At Summerville | 104 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River Near Rome | 722 cfs | → |
| Coosa River Near Rome | 1,400 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop | 711 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River Above Gaylesville Al | 187 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam .
Boat launches
- Floyd County
- Heritage Trail Rome
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- Dekalb County
- Cherokee County 556, Centre
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
Campgrounds
- James H. Floyd State Park Campground
- James H Sloppy Floyd State Park
- Coosa River County Park
- The Pocket Recreation Area
- De Soto State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
Track Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam
Where does the data for Rocky Mtn Ps Lower Main Dam 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 High 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
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