Noonday Creek WS Str # 4, also known as Lake Latimer, is a state-owned earth dam located in Cobb, Georgia.
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Humidity
With a height of 34 feet and a length of 683 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. It has a storage capacity of 368 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 11 acres, with a drainage area of 900 acres.
Despite its critical role in flood control, Noonday Creek WS Str # 4 poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed to be in poor condition as of March 2019. The dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Georgia Safe Dams Program. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, this dam requires regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the community. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Noonday Creek WS Str # 4 to be a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and risk management in Georgia.
Dam Length |
683 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
900 |
Nid Storage |
368 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
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|
47cfs |
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|
46cfs |
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|
46cfs |
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|
1470cfs |
Etowah River At Canton
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666cfs |
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|
4430cfs |