Cecil Walker Dam dam
Cecil Walker Dam
Cecil Walker Dam, located in Carroll County, Georgia, is a private-owned earth dam completed in 1978 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. With a height of 28 feet and a length of 550 feet, this dam primarily serves the purpose of creating a fish and wildlife pond, while also offering recreational opportunities. Its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a crucial structure for water resource management in the area.
The dam holds a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 74 acre-feet. It is situated on Tr- Beckmill Creek and has a maximum discharge capacity of 230 cubic feet per second. Despite its uncontrolled spillway type, Cecil Walker Dam is well-maintained with no available condition assessment data. Its location in the Joel Environs area contributes to the conservation of natural habitats and provides a peaceful setting for outdoor activities.
As an essential component of the local ecosystem, Cecil Walker Dam plays a vital role in maintaining a balance between water resources, wildlife preservation, and recreational needs. With its strategic design and purposeful construction, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate 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 Cecil Walker Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon | 40 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 6 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al | 125 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton | 15 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 27 | 1,190 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Whitesburg | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cecil Walker Dam.
Boat launches
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park Riverwalk Trail Coweta County
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Us 27 Alternate;16 Whitesburg
- Aaron Drive Randolph County
- Us 431 Wedowee
- Heard Street Randolph County
Campgrounds
- John Tanner State Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Brush Creek County Park
- Tally Valley County Park
- Vfw County Park
Fishing spots
Track Cecil Walker Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cecil Walker Dam
Where does the data for Cecil Walker Dam 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 Cecil Walker Dam.