Etowah River Ws Str # 32 dam
Etowah River Ws Str # 32
Etowah River WS Str # 32, located in Lumpkin, Georgia, is a state-owned earth dam built in 1964 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Standing at a height of 73 feet and stretching 640 feet in length, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Jones Creek. With a storage capacity of 3196 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water levels and mitigating potential flooding in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Etowah River WS Str # 32 has not been rated for its current condition. However, regular inspections conducted every five years ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, highlighting its design for flood control and water management. With its strategic location and purposeful construction, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the Jay Bridge Community and surrounding areas from potential flood events.
Relying on historical data and design specifications, Etowah River WS Str # 32 stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction strategies in Georgia. While its condition assessment remains unrated, the dam's presence and operational capacity provide a sense of security for residents and stakeholders in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, structures like this earth dam serve as essential tools in ensuring the resilience and safety of communities along the Etowah River watershed.
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 Etowah River Ws Str # 32 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chestatee River Near Dahlonega | 137 cfs | → |
| Amicalola Creek Near Dawsonville | 83 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 9 | 99 cfs | → |
| Toccoa River Near Dial | 247 cfs | → |
| Fausett Creek Near Talking Rock | 4 cfs | → |
| Cartecay River Near Ellijay | 140 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Etowah River Ws Str # 32.
Boat launches
- Morrison Moore Parkway East Dahlonega
- Mountain Shadows Drive White County
- Mallard Point Road 109, Fannin County
- Doucette Circle 2647, 30512
- Jack's Creek Boat Ramp
- Browns Bridge Road Forsyth County
Campgrounds
- Amicalola Mountain
- Amicalola Falls State Park
- Frank Gross Recreation Area
- Frank Gross
- Wildcat Lodge & Campground
- Dockery Lake Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
- Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge
- Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
- Source In Cohutta Wilderness To Nf Boundary North Of Murray's Lake
- Southern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Peter Cove To Northern Boundary Cohutta Wilderness Near Alaculsy
Track Etowah River Ws Str # 32 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 Etowah River Ws Str # 32
Where does the data for Etowah River Ws Str # 32 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 Etowah River Ws Str # 32.