Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #30
Key Takeaway
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #30 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 | 35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 483 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,683 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,561 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02162 |
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
Carroll County Board of Commissioners;West Georgia SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #30?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #30 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 W/S Str. #30?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #30 is owned by Carroll County Board of Commissioners;West Georgia SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #30 built?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #30 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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. #30?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #30 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. #30?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #30 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 Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #30 last inspected?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #30 was last inspected on February 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.