Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #16
Key Takeaway
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #16 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,872 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,173 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02158 |
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
Carroll County Board of Commissioners;West Georgia Soil & Water Conservation District
State Government
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Low Hazard 32 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #16?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #16 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 Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #16?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #16 is owned by Carroll County Board of Commissioners;West Georgia Soil & Water Conservation District (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #16 built?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #16 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #16?
Little Tallapoosa River 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 Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #16?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #16 has a dam height of 30 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 Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #16 last inspected?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #16 was last inspected on November 15, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.