Little Creek WS Str # 05
Key Takeaway
Little Creek WS Str # 05 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 855 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 169 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04713 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Ohoopee River S & Wcd
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Creek WS Str # 05?
Little Creek WS Str # 05 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Little Creek WS Str # 05?
Little Creek WS Str # 05 is owned by Ohoopee River S & Wcd (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Creek WS Str # 05 built?
Little Creek WS Str # 05 was completed in 1981, making it 45 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Little Creek WS Str # 05?
Little Creek WS Str # 05 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Creek WS Str # 05?
Little Creek WS Str # 05 has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Little Creek WS Str # 05 last inspected?
Little Creek WS Str # 05 was last inspected on July 11, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.