Soque 44 dam
Soque 44
Soque 44, located in Habersham, Georgia, is a local government-owned dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Built in 1985 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 730 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 1960 acre-feet and a normal storage of 104 acre-feet, Soque 44 serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flood hazards.
The dam, situated on Glade Creek, has a spillway width of 76 feet and a maximum discharge of 9308 cubic feet per second. Despite having a high hazard potential, the condition assessment of Soque 44 is currently not available. The dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure its safety and functionality. While further details about the dam's emergency action plan and inundation maps are not provided, the USDA NRCS remains responsible for its construction, design, and funding.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Soque 44 represents a crucial infrastructure piece in the region's flood risk management strategy. Its presence underscores the collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies to safeguard communities from potential inundation events. As discussions around climate change intensify, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Soque 44 become increasingly vital to ensure the resilience of water resources and the protection of downstream areas.
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 Soque 44 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse | 39 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Leaf | 156 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia | 297 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River Near Clayton | 219 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Helen | 60 cfs | → |
| Tallulah River Near Clayton | 66 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Soque 44.
Boat launches
- Lake Rabun Road Rabun County
- Stephens County
- Mullins Ford Landing Road 205, Westminster
- Choestoea Road Oconee County
- Mountain Shadows Drive White County
- Tugaloo Point Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Toccoa Falls College Rv Park
- Lake Yonah County Park
- Lake Russell
- Lake Russell Recreation Area
- Tallulah Gorge State Park
- Rabun Beach
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
- Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
- Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
Track Soque 44 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 Soque 44
Where does the data for Soque 44 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 High 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 Soque 44.