Sautee Creek Ws Str # 10 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.