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Poteete Creek Swimming Area
Swimming lake · Blairsville, Georgia
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 69 ft³/s over 58 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03550500, as of Aug 23, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 69 ft³/s over 58 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 69 ft³/s over 58 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Georgia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NOTTELY RIVER NEAR BLAIRSVILLE, GA (11.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poteete Creek Swimming Area?
- Poteete Creek Swimming Area is a swimming lake in Blairsville, Georgia.
- Can you swim at Poteete Creek Swimming Area?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Poteete Creek Swimming Area rated?
- Poteete Creek Swimming Area in Blairsville, Georgia has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 17 reviews.
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