Little River State Park
Little River State Park is an earth dam located in Escambia County, Alabama, built in 1931. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Little River State Park
The primary purpose of Little River State Park is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Little River State Park (state). It impounds the Little River near Chrysler.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 715 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Escambia |
| Nearest City | Chrysler |
| River/Stream | Little River |
| Coordinates | 31.25667, -87.48667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 715 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,350 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LITTLE RIVER STATE PARK |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00082 |
| Federal ID | AL00082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |