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Poteete Creek Swimming Area

Swimming lake · Blairsville, Georgia

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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Live 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 caution

Live 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
Streamflow
96 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.81 ft
water level

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.

Weather at Poteete Creek Swimming Area

H: 85° L: 63°
Sunny
Sunny
85°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
34%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
7.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
69°
3 AM
Clear
66°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
82°
3 PM
Sunny
85°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
74°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
71°

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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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Location & Contact

Poteete Creek Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512

Blairsville, Georgia 30512

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