Rocky Mtn Sw Ii dam
Rocky Mtn Sw Ii
Rocky Mtn Sw II, also known as Auxiliary Pool II - Sw II, is a private dam located in Armuchee, Georgia, along Heath Creek and the Armuchee River. Built in 1992 by Harza Engineering, this gravity-type dam stands at 50 feet tall and has a hydraulic height of 23 feet, with a storage capacity of 6500 acre-feet. The dam serves purposes beyond water resource management, including recreation, with a surface area of 200 acres for outdoor activities.
Owned privately, Rocky Mtn Sw II falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which oversees its operation and inspection. Although categorized as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment, the dam is considered to be in good condition, with a recent inspection in June 2021 showing no major issues. With a spillway width of 105 feet and a maximum discharge rate of 11,200 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the region.
While the dam does not have state regulatory oversight, its location in Floyd County, Georgia, highlights its importance in the local landscape. Its proximity to the city of Armuchee and the involvement of federal agencies in its management underline the significance of Rocky Mtn Sw II in water resource and climate discussions for enthusiasts in the region.
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 Rocky Mtn Sw Ii -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Heath Creek Near Armuchee | 3 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River At Summerville | 99 cfs | → |
| Coosa River Near Rome | 1,400 cfs | → |
| Oostanaula River Near Rome | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River Above Gaylesville Al | 182 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop | 1,060 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rocky Mtn Sw Ii .
Boat launches
- Floyd County
- Heritage Trail Rome
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- Cherokee County 556, Centre
- Dekalb County
- Highway 68, Cedar Bluff
Campgrounds
- James H. Floyd State Park Campground
- James H Sloppy Floyd State Park
- Coosa River County Park
- De Soto State Park
- Camp Skyline Ranch
- The Pocket Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
Track Rocky Mtn Sw Ii in the Snoflo app
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About Rocky Mtn Sw Ii
Where does the data for Rocky Mtn Sw Ii 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 Rocky Mtn Sw Ii .