Nw Ga. Boy Scouts Of America dam
Nw Ga. Boy Scouts Of America
Located in Floyd County, Georgia, the Nw Ga. Boy Scouts of America pond is a private fish and wildlife recreation area managed by the USDA NRCS. Completed in 1979, this Earth dam stands at 24 feet high and spans 415 feet in length along Johns Creek. With a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, the pond serves as a critical habitat for fish and wildlife in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Nw Ga. Boy Scouts of America pond poses a moderate risk due to its location and design. With a maximum discharge of 220 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway width of 20 feet, the pond is equipped to handle potential water flow events. However, the condition assessment and emergency action plan for the dam are not available, raising concerns about its overall safety and risk management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Nw Ga. Boy Scouts of America pond offers a glimpse into the intersection of conservation, recreation, and infrastructure. As a valuable resource for the local community and wildlife, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and managing water resources in a sustainable and responsible manner.
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 Nw Ga. Boy Scouts Of America -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oostanaula River At Resaca | 988 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River At Summerville | 99 cfs | → |
| Conasauga River At Tilton | 205 cfs | → |
| Heath Creek Near Armuchee | 3 cfs | → |
| Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel | 800 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River Near Rome | 1,040 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nw Ga. Boy Scouts Of America.
Boat launches
- Floyd County
- Heritage Trail Rome
- Park Drive Northeast Gordon County
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- Dekalb County
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
Campgrounds
- The Pocket Recreation Area
- James H Sloppy Floyd State Park
- James H. Floyd State Park Campground
- Salacoa Creek Park
- Coosa River County Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
Track Nw Ga. Boy Scouts Of America 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 Nw Ga. Boy Scouts Of America
Where does the data for Nw Ga. Boy Scouts Of America 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.
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