Euharlee Creek Structure # 76 dam
Euharlee Creek Structure # 76
Euharlee Creek Structure #76, located in Cedartown, Georgia, is a state-owned earth dam designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to primarily reduce the risk of flooding in the area. Completed in 1968, this dam stands at a height of 39 feet and has a hydraulic height of 30.9 feet, with a storage capacity of 830 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 76.25 acre-feet. With a length of 1250 feet and a drainage area of 2285 square miles, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being uncontrolled, Euharlee Creek Structure #76 has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in March 2014, with an inspection frequency of every five years. The risk assessment for this structure is moderate, with a DSAC (Dam Safety Action Classification) assignment pending. As an essential component in the flood risk reduction strategy for the area, this dam serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Polk County, Georgia.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of dams will find Euharlee Creek Structure #76 to be an intriguing case study. With its strategic location, design specifications, and risk assessment details, this dam provides valuable insights into the role of infrastructure in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the sustainability of water resources in the region. As efforts continue to monitor and improve the condition of this structure, it remains a focal point for ongoing discussions and actions related to water resource management and climate adaptation in Georgia.
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 Euharlee Creek Structure # 76 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek At Ga Ave At Cedartown | 5 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedartown | 90 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa | 69 cfs | → |
| Coosa River Near Rome | 1,600 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop | 647 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 414 cfs | → |
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Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Euharlee Creek Structure # 76.
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About Euharlee Creek Structure # 76
Where does the data for Euharlee Creek Structure # 76 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 below 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.
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.