Little Tallapoosa River W/s Str. #36 Dam
Little Tallapoosa River W/s Str. #36 Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Georgia, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little Tallapoosa River W/s Str. #36 Dam
The primary purpose of Little Tallapoosa River W/s Str. #36 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Carrollton (local government). It impounds the Little Tallapoosa River near Carrollton Georgia.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 312 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18,672 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/16/2017. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Carrollton Georgia |
| River/Stream | Little Tallapoosa River |
| Coordinates | 33.69806, -85.00056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 312 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18,672 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Carrollton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00131 |
| Federal ID | GA00131 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |