Palmetto Creek Watershed Structure No. 6 dam
Palmetto Creek Watershed Structure No. 6
Palmetto Creek Watershed Structure No. 6, located in Harris, Georgia, is a state-owned earth dam designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service in 1960 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Palmetto Creek. Standing at a height of 38.7 feet and stretching 650 feet in length, this structure has a storage capacity of 596.9 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 1450 acres. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, it is still subject to regular state inspections to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood control.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a normal storage volume of 49.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres. Although not currently rated for condition assessment, its risk potential is considered moderate. The last inspection in February 2020 reaffirmed its operational status, with a 5-year inspection frequency in place to monitor any changes in its performance. With the dam's strategic location in Pine Mountain Valley and its vital role in mitigating flood risks, water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of Palmetto Creek Watershed Structure No. 6 in safeguarding the local community from potential water-related disasters.
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 Palmetto Creek Watershed Structure No. 6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 1,030 cfs | → |
| Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville | 19 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 152 cfs | → |
| New River At Ga 100 | 30 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 465 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Palmetto Creek Watershed Structure No. 6.
Boat launches
- Mcculloh Road 9001-9499, Valley
- Dam Road Troup County
- West 7th Street 199, West Point
- Westpoint Road West Point
- County Road 390 Chambers County
- Pyne Road Park Mega Ramp
Track Palmetto Creek Watershed Structure No. 6 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 Palmetto Creek Watershed Structure No. 6
Where does the data for Palmetto Creek Watershed Structure No. 6 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 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 Palmetto Creek Watershed Structure No. 6.