South Fork Little River WS Str # 26
Key Takeaway
South Fork Little River WS Str # 26 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 85% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,164 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00394 |
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
Piedmont Soil & Water Conservation District
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of South Fork Little River WS Str # 26?
South Fork Little River WS Str # 26 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 South Fork Little River WS Str # 26?
South Fork Little River WS Str # 26 is owned by Piedmont Soil & Water Conservation District (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was South Fork Little River WS Str # 26 built?
South Fork Little River WS Str # 26 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 South Fork Little River WS Str # 26?
South Fork Little River WS Str # 26 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 South Fork Little River WS Str # 26?
South Fork Little River WS Str # 26 has a dam height of 34 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 South Fork Little River WS Str # 26 last inspected?
South Fork Little River WS Str # 26 was last inspected on January 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.