Suddreth Pond Dam Upper dam
Suddreth Pond Dam Upper
Suddreth Pond Dam Upper, located in Mission, Cherokee, North Carolina, is a private dam with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, with an earth structure type, has a hydraulic height of 14.8 feet and a structural height of 14.7 feet. It spans 288 feet in length and has a normal storage capacity of 6 acre-feet, with a maximum storage of 7 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Peachtree Creek-Tr and is owned and inspected by private entities, with no state regulation or permitting required.
Although last inspected in January 2014 and deemed to be in fair condition with a significant hazard potential, Suddreth Pond Dam Upper lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated emergency contacts. The dam does not have inundation maps prepared or meet EAP guidelines. Despite these shortcomings, the dam remains a popular spot for recreational activities, offering a surface area of one acre and serving as a local attraction in the area. With no state jurisdiction or regulatory agency overseeing its operations, it is essential for private owners to prioritize safety measures and maintenance to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the dam for visitors and the surrounding ecosystem.
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 Suddreth Pond Dam Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Valley River At Tomotla | 116 cfs | → |
| Nottely River Near Blairsville | 81 cfs | → |
| Nantahala River Near Rainbow Springs | 121 cfs | → |
| Cheoah River Nr Bearpen Gap Nr Tapoco | 141 cfs | → |
| Ocoee River At Copperhill | 259 cfs | → |
| Tallulah River Near Clayton | 75 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Suddreth Pond Dam Upper.
Boat launches
- Hiwassee Street Murphy
- Payne Street Murphy
- Ramsey Bend South Cherokee County
- Hanging Dog Campground Road 1881, Murphy
- Jackrabbit Boating Access
- Joe Brown Highway 8240, Murphy
Campgrounds
- Fires Creek Hunt Camp
- Fires Creek Hunters Camp
- Hanging Dog
- Gibson Cove Campground
- Gibson Cove - Chatuge Reservoir
- Clay County Recreation Campground
Fishing spots
- Hickory Nut Cove Trout Farm
- Massey Branch Fishing Pier
- Santeetlah Lake
- Tellico River
- Indian Boundary Lake
- Citico Creek
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Near Mitchell Lick To Owlcamp Branch
- Owlcamp Branch To Polecat Branch
- Headwaters Near Graham County Line To Nc/Tn State Line
- Polecat Branch To Snowbird Picnic Area
- Headwaters In Standing Indian Basin To Slackwater Of Natahala Lake
- Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary
Track Suddreth Pond Dam Upper in the Snoflo app
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About Suddreth Pond Dam Upper
Where does the data for Suddreth Pond Dam Upper 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 Significant 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
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