Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. # 86
Key Takeaway
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. # 86 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 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 | 42 ft (taller than 92.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,830 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 166 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11,176 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04042 |
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 Bowdon
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. # 86?
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. # 86 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 Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. # 86?
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. # 86 is owned by City of Bowdon (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. # 86 built?
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. # 86 was completed in 1981, making it 45 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. # 86?
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. # 86 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. # 86?
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. # 86 has a dam height of 42 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. # 86 last inspected?
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. # 86 was last inspected on January 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.