Town Creek Ws Str # 1 dam
Town Creek Ws Str # 1
Town Creek WS Str # 1, also known as Queen City Lake Dam, is a vital structure located in Walker County, Georgia, specifically in the city of Lafayette. Built in 1978, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and spans a length of 1345 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along the Town Creek. With a storage capacity of 11,137 acre-feet and a normal storage of 2,336 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, Town Creek WS Str # 1 has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in March 2017. The dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and while it poses a moderate risk, appropriate risk management measures are in place. The dam is situated within the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers' jurisdiction, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regular inspections to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Town Creek WS Str # 1 to be an intriguing infrastructure project that contributes significantly to flood risk reduction in the region. As a critical part of the water management system along Town Creek, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable infrastructure design and maintenance in mitigating natural hazards and ensuring the safety and well-being of local residents. With its rich history and ongoing commitment to regulatory compliance and risk management, Town Creek WS Str # 1 stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in Georgia.
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 Town Creek Ws Str # 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lookout Creek Near New England | 66 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Dalton | 20 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River At Summerville | 104 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River At Tilton | 222 cfs | → |
| South Chickamauga Creek Near Chickamauga | 146 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River At Resaca | 922 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Town Creek Ws Str # 1.
Boat launches
- I 75 Ringgold
- Dekalb County
- Cummings Highway Chattanooga
- County Road 613 Dekalb County
- Tennessee Riverwalk Chattanooga
- U.S. 41 18039, Chattanooga
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Taylors Creek (Rm 74.5) To Nf Boundary (Rm 70.0)
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
Track Town Creek Ws Str # 1 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 Town Creek Ws Str # 1
Where does the data for Town Creek Ws Str # 1 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 Town Creek Ws Str # 1.