Little Sandy-Trail Creek W/S Str. #2
Key Takeaway
Little Sandy-Trail Creek W/S Str. #2 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 597 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,195 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00436 |
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
Madison County Board of Commissioners Broad River SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Sandy-Trail Creek W/S Str. #2?
Little Sandy-Trail Creek W/S Str. #2 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. #2?
Little Sandy-Trail Creek W/S Str. #2 is owned by Madison County Board of Commissioners Broad 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. #2 built?
Little Sandy-Trail Creek W/S Str. #2 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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. #2?
Little Sandy-Trail Creek W/S Str. #2 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 Sandy-Trail Creek W/S Str. #2?
Little Sandy-Trail Creek W/S Str. #2 has a dam height of 35 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. #2 last inspected?
Little Sandy-Trail Creek W/S Str. #2 was last inspected on January 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.