Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 dam
Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49
Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49, located in Polk, Georgia, serves as a vital component in flood risk reduction along the Parham Springs stream. Constructed in 1972 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and has a hydraulic height of 34.9 feet, providing a storage capacity of 700 acre-feet and a normal storage of 68 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, this structure plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding events in the surrounding area.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 has not been rated for its current condition, and its last inspection was conducted in March 2014. While it is not state-regulated, the dam is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, this structure is designed to manage the flow of water effectively during peak discharge events, further reducing the risk of downstream flooding and associated damages.
Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49, part of the larger network of flood risk reduction infrastructure, stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and government agencies to safeguard communities against the impacts of extreme weather events. With its strategic location and design features, this dam showcases the importance of proactive water resource management and highlights the critical role that such structures play in enhancing climate resilience and protecting vulnerable areas from the detrimental effects of flooding.
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 Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek At Ga Ave At Cedartown | 5 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Cedartown | 90 cfs | → |
| Coosa River Near Rome | 6,700 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa | 648 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop | 1,420 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 3,530 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49.
Boat launches
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- Heritage Trail Rome
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- Cherokee County 556, Centre
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
Campgrounds
- Trailcampground Silver Comet
- Beautiful Rock Campgound
- Vfw County Park
- Tally Valley County Park
- Coosa River County Park
- Chief Ladiga Trail Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge To Lake Weiss
- Al 35 Bridge To Ends One Mile Upstream From Al 273 Bridge
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Desoto Falls In Desoto State Park To Confluence With Little River
Track Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 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 Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49
Where does the data for Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49 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 Euharlee Creek Watershed Structure No. 49.