Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #36 Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #36 Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 312 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18,672 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,210 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00131 |
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 W/S Str. #36 Dam?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #36 Dam 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. #36 Dam?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #36 Dam 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 W/S Str. #36 Dam built?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #36 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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. #36 Dam?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #36 Dam 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. #36 Dam?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #36 Dam has a dam height of 32 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. #36 Dam last inspected?
Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #36 Dam was last inspected on February 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.