Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71
Key Takeaway
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 418 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,832 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00133 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71?
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71 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 Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71?
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71 is owned by Carroll County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71 built?
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71?
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71 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 Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71?
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71 has a dam height of 27 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 Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71 last inspected?
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. #71 was last inspected on November 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.