Sautee Creek WS Str # 10, also known as Walter's Lake, is a state-owned structure located in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia.
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The primary purpose of this dam is flood risk reduction, specifically for Chickamauga Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 342 feet, providing a storage capacity of 564 acre-feet and a normal storage of 105 acre-feet over a surface area of 17.1 acres. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition and was last inspected in December 2012.
Managed by the Georgia state agency, Sautee Creek WS Str # 10 has not undergone any major modifications or improvements since its completion. While it does not have a controlled spillway or outlet gates, the structure is deemed to have a moderate risk level based on a rating of 3. The emergency action plan for this dam has not been evaluated for compliance with guidelines, and there are no inundation maps prepared for potential risk assessment. With a focus on flood risk reduction, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its uncontrolled spillway and lack of regulatory oversight from federal agencies, Sautee Creek WS Str # 10 remains a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction in White County, Georgia. With its moderate risk level and low hazard potential, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events. As climate change continues to influence patterns of precipitation and flooding, structures like Sautee Creek WS Str # 10 will play a vital role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the threats posed by unpredictable weather conditions.
Dam Length |
342 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
CHICKAMAUGA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.1 |
Drainage Area |
1957 |
Nid Storage |
564 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
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86cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Leaf
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230cfs |
Tallulah River Near Clayton
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152cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia
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399cfs |
Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse
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45cfs |
Nottely River Near Blairsville
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115cfs |
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Andrews Cove Campsite
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Andrews Cove Campground
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Wildcat 1
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Wildcat Creek Campground #1 Lower
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