Little Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16
Key Takeaway
Little Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 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 | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 845 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 508 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 783 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01755 |
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
Athens-Clarke County Board of Commissioners;Oconee River SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16?
Little Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16 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 Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16?
Little Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16 is owned by Athens-Clarke County Board of Commissioners;Oconee River SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16 built?
Little Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16?
Little Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16 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 Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16?
Little Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16 has a dam height of 31 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 Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16 last inspected?
Little Sandy - Trail Creek W/S Str. #16 was last inspected on March 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.