Little River W/S Str. #38
Key Takeaway
Little River W/S Str. #38 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 351 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,400 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 351 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1953 |
| NID ID | GA02068 |
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
City of Mountain Park
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little River W/S Str. #38?
Little River W/S Str. #38 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 W/S Str. #38?
Little River W/S Str. #38 is owned by City of Mountain Park (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little River W/S Str. #38 built?
Little River W/S Str. #38 was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 W/S Str. #38?
Little River W/S Str. #38 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 W/S Str. #38?
Little River W/S Str. #38 has a dam height of 24 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 W/S Str. #38 last inspected?
Little River W/S Str. #38 was last inspected on April 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.