Rocky Mtn Sw I, also known as Auxiliary Pool I - Sw I, is a privately owned structure located in Floyd, Georgia, near the city of Armuchee.
Wind
Humidity
This gravity-type dam, completed in 1991, stands at a height of 24 feet and has a hydraulic height of 35 feet, with a capacity to store up to 10,000 acre-feet of water. The dam serves multiple purposes, including recreation, and is situated along Heath Creek and the Armuchee River.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Rocky Mtn Sw I has a spillway width of 33 feet and a surface area of 400 acres. Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, it undergoes regular inspections every three years to ensure its safety and structural integrity. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in January 2021, and it meets moderate risk assessment criteria, highlighting the importance of continuous monitoring and risk management measures for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
36 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
Heath Creek, Armuchee River |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
400 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
10000 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
41 |
Heath Creek Near Armuchee
|
2cfs |
Chattooga River At Summerville
|
112cfs |
Oostanaula River Near Rome
|
1130cfs |
Coosa River Near Rome
|
3930cfs |
Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop
|
2150cfs |
Chattooga River Above Gaylesville Al
|
194cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
James H. Floyd State Park Campground
|
||
James H Sloppy Floyd State Park
|
||
Coosa River County Park
|