Little River W/S Str. #40
Key Takeaway
Little River W/S Str. #40 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. 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 | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 377 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 351 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 900 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01511 |
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
Fulton County SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little River W/S Str. #40?
Little River W/S Str. #40 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 W/S Str. #40?
Little River W/S Str. #40 is owned by Fulton County SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little River W/S Str. #40 built?
Little River W/S Str. #40 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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. #40?
Little River W/S Str. #40 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 W/S Str. #40?
Little River W/S Str. #40 has a dam height of 28 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. #40 last inspected?
Little River W/S Str. #40 was last inspected on January 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.