South Fork Little River Ws Str # 25
South Fork Little River Ws Str # 25 is an earth dam located in Greene County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About South Fork Little River Ws Str # 25
The primary purpose of South Fork Little River Ws Str # 25 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 Piedmont Soil & Water Conservation District (state). It impounds the Sherrills Creek near Robinson.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 583 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,657 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 01/01/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Robinson |
| River/Stream | Sherrills Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.61389, -83.03611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 583 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 583 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,657 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Piedmont Soil & Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00393 |
| Federal ID | GA00393 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |