Walnut Creek Wrf Holding #1 dam
Walnut Creek Wrf Holding #1
Walnut Creek Wrf Holding #1 is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Henry, Georgia, along the Walnut Creek. Owned by the Local Government, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet with a length of 3375 feet, providing a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet for the surrounding area. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
With its primary purpose and design specified as an Earth dam with Buttress core type, Walnut Creek Wrf Holding #1 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage in the region. Although not currently regulated or permitted by the state, the dam has undergone inspections, with the last one conducted in March 2017. The emergency action plan status and risk management measures for the dam are currently unspecified, indicating a need for further assessment and planning to ensure the safety and efficiency of this important water resource infrastructure.
Overall, Walnut Creek Wrf Holding #1 serves as a key component of water resource management in the area, providing storage and flood control benefits along the Walnut Creek. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and evaluate the condition and safety of such structures to ensure their continued functionality and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. Further attention and investment in risk assessment and emergency preparedness are crucial to safeguarding the community and environment served by Walnut Creek Wrf Holding #1.
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 Walnut Creek Wrf Holding #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 7 cfs | → |
| South River At Klondike Road | 113 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 12 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 35 cfs | → |
| Big Haynes Creek At Bald Rock Road | 17 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Gees Mill Road | 110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walnut Creek Wrf Holding #1.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Ccc Camp Loop Morgan County
Campgrounds
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Indian Springs State Park
- High Falls State Park
- Rush Creek Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
Fishing spots
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
- Jackson Lake
- Clayton County International Park
- Chapel Hill Park
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Black Shoals Lake
Track Walnut Creek Wrf Holding #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 Walnut Creek Wrf Holding #1
Where does the data for Walnut Creek Wrf Holding #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 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 Walnut Creek Wrf Holding #1.