Little River WS Str #15
Key Takeaway
Little River WS Str #15 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 485 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,211 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 485 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00042 |
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
Limestone Valley S & WCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little River WS Str #15?
Little River WS Str #15 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 WS Str #15?
Little River WS Str #15 is owned by Limestone Valley S & WCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little River WS Str #15 built?
Little River WS Str #15 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 WS Str #15?
Little River WS Str #15 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 River WS Str #15?
Little River WS Str #15 has a dam height of 23 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 WS Str #15 last inspected?
Little River WS Str #15 was last inspected on April 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.