Rooty Creek 20 dam
Rooty Creek 20
Rooty Creek 20 is a local government-owned dam located in Putnam, Georgia, specifically in the city of Eatonton. Built in 1958 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 1100 feet in length, providing flood risk reduction along Rooty Creek. With a storage capacity of 464 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.66 square miles, the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the area.
Despite its age, Rooty Creek 20 has a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the condition assessment is not available, the dam has been inspected every five years, with the last inspection conducted in November 2016. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled and 200 feet wide, plays a crucial role in managing water levels during periods of high discharge, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1850 cubic feet per second.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Rooty Creek 20 to be an essential structure in the region, providing flood risk reduction and water management capabilities. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance through the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam continues to play a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation and supporting sustainable water resource management practices.
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 Rooty Creek 20 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Eatonton | 39 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 40 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 294 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Penfield | 307 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 441 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rooty Creek 20.
Boat launches
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Ccc Camp Loop Morgan County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
Campgrounds
- Old Salem
- Lake Sinclair
- Oconee Springs County Park
- Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
- Parks Ferry
- Lawrence Shoals
Fishing spots
Track Rooty Creek 20 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 Rooty Creek 20
Where does the data for Rooty Creek 20 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 Significant 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 Rooty Creek 20.