Richland Creek Reservoir Dam dam
Richland Creek Reservoir Dam
Richland Creek Reservoir Dam, located in Paulding County, Georgia, is a vital infrastructure owned by the local government and regulated by the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM. Designed by Jeffery Powers, P.E., this earth dam stands at a height of 125 feet and spans 4000 feet along Richland Creek. Its primary purpose is to serve as a water supply, with a storage capacity of 13,927 acre-feet and a surface area of 292 acres.
With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of October 2019, Richland Creek Reservoir Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. The dam, with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, poses a moderate risk that is actively monitored through regular inspections. The dam's hydraulic height matches its structural height at 125 feet, ensuring proper functionality in managing water flow and storage within the reservoir.
As a key component of the local water supply infrastructure, Richland Creek Reservoir Dam showcases the importance of efficient dam management and safety regulations in ensuring the sustainability of water resources. With its strategic location along Richland Creek and impressive storage capacity, this earth dam remains a critical asset for the community, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Richland Creek Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River At Ga 61 | 479 cfs | → |
| Etowah River At Allatoona Dam | 344 cfs | → |
| Etowah River Near Kingston | 637 cfs | → |
| Two Run Creek Near Kingston | 11 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Shallowford Road | 16 cfs | → |
| Noonday Creek At Hawkins Store Rd | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Richland Creek Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- State Highway 20 Spur Southeast 1121, Cartersville
- Us 411;Ga 20 Bartow County
- Overlook Drive 1 163, 30102
- East Rome Bypass, Rome
Campgrounds
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
- Lake Allatoona Military - Fort Mcpherson
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
- Red Top Mountain State Park
- Mckinney - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- River Miles 8 Near Ga Sate Line To Confluence With Little River
- Confluence With East And West Branches To Al 37 Bridge
- 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 Richland Creek Reservoir Dam 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 Richland Creek Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Richland Creek Reservoir Dam 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 Richland Creek Reservoir Dam.