Little River WS Str #21
Key Takeaway
Little River WS Str #21 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 88.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,265 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,329 cfs |
| NID ID | GA00045 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Limestone Valley Soil and Water Conservation District
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little River WS Str #21?
Little River WS Str #21 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 #21?
Little River WS Str #21 is owned by Limestone Valley Soil and Water Conservation District (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Little River WS Str #21?
Little River WS Str #21 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 #21?
Little River WS Str #21 has a dam height of 36 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 #21 last inspected?
Little River WS Str #21 was last inspected on May 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.