Little River Ws Str # 8
Little River Ws Str # 8 is an earth dam located in Haralson County, Georgia, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little River Ws Str # 8
The primary purpose of Little River Ws Str # 8 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 West Georgia S & Wcd (state). It impounds the Golden Creek near Draketown.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 531 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,371 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,495 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/14/2016.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Haralson |
| Nearest City | Draketown |
| River/Stream | Golden Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.77122, -85.08139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 531 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,371 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,371 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,495 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | West Georgia S & Wcd |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02044 |
| Federal ID | GA02044 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |