Little River Farm Lake
Key Takeaway
Little River Farm Lake is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,255 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05194 |
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
Little River Farms
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little River Farm Lake?
Little River Farm Lake 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 River Farm Lake?
Little River Farm Lake is owned by Little River Farms (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little River Farm Lake built?
Little River Farm Lake was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 River Farm Lake?
Little River Farm Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little River Farm Lake?
Little River Farm Lake has a dam height of 35 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 River Farm Lake last inspected?
Little River Farm Lake was last inspected on April 1, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.