Little Tallapoosa River WS Str # 21
Key Takeaway
Little Tallapoosa River WS Str # 21 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 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 | 587 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,069 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00126 |
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
City of Carrollton
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Tallapoosa River WS Str # 21?
Little Tallapoosa River WS Str # 21 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 Tallapoosa River WS Str # 21?
Little Tallapoosa River WS Str # 21 is owned by City of Carrollton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Tallapoosa River WS Str # 21 built?
Little Tallapoosa River WS Str # 21 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 WS Str # 21?
Little Tallapoosa River WS Str # 21 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 WS Str # 21?
Little Tallapoosa River WS Str # 21 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 Tallapoosa River WS Str # 21 last inspected?
Little Tallapoosa River WS Str # 21 was last inspected on January 26, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.