Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 dam
Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95
Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95, located in Cherokee, Georgia, is a significant earth dam constructed in 1975 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This structure, designed by the SCS, serves as a vital flood risk reduction measure in the region. With a height of 40.8 feet and a storage capacity of 369.7 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam is maintained by the state and has a designated inspection frequency of 5 years. While the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the risk assessment for the structure is moderate, indicating a level of potential risk that requires monitoring and management measures to be in place.
As part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in the area, Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 plays a key role in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts. With its strategic location and design, the dam contributes to the overall resilience of the region against potential flooding events. Regular monitoring and maintenance ensure that the structure continues to fulfill its primary purpose effectively and safeguard the local community from water-related hazards.
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 Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Talking Rock Creek Near Hinton | 56 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Canton | 349 cfs | → |
| Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock | 4 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River At Carters | 618 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel | 782 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 344 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Salacoa Creek Park
- Harris Branch - Carters Lake
- Doll Mountain - Carters Lake
- Upper Stamp Creek - Allatoona Lake
- Sweetwater - Allatoona Lake
- Woodring Branch - Carters Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
- Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness To Confluence With Conasauga River
- Nf Boundary To Taylor's Creek In Cherokee Nf (Tn)
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
Track Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 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 Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95
Where does the data for Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95 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 Salacoa Creek Watershed Structure No. 95.