Noonday Creek Ws Str # 15 dam
Noonday Creek Ws Str # 15
Noonday Creek WS Str # 15, located in Cobb County, Georgia, stands as a vital structure for flood risk reduction in the area. Constructed in 1955, this earth dam with a buttress core type stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 397 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 219 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 455 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the region.
Managed and regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, Noonday Creek WS Str # 15 has been inspected for safety and compliance, with a hazard potential rated as high and its condition assessed as fair during the last inspection in 2017. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, demonstrating its importance in protecting the surrounding environment and communities from potential water-related hazards.
As a state-regulated structure, Noonday Creek WS Str # 15 exemplifies the collaborative efforts between government agencies and local communities in ensuring the proper management and maintenance of water resources. With its strategic location in Kennesaw and its critical role in flood risk reduction, this dam serves as a key asset in safeguarding the area against the impacts of extreme weather events and climate variability, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Noonday Creek Ws Str # 15 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Noonday Creek At Hawkins Store Rd | 18 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road | 25 cfs | → |
| Sope Creek Near Marietta | 15 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 2,890 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Noses Creek At Powder Springs Rd | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Noonday Creek Ws Str # 15.
Boat launches
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
Campgrounds
- Payne - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek North - Allatoona Lake
- Victoria - Allatoona Lake
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
- Mckinney - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Track Noonday Creek Ws Str # 15 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 Noonday Creek Ws Str # 15
Where does the data for Noonday Creek Ws Str # 15 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Noonday Creek Ws Str # 15.