Little River Watershed Structure No. 31
Little River Watershed Structure No. 31 is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Georgia, built in 1962. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Little River Watershed Structure No. 31
The primary purpose of Little River Watershed Structure No. 31 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 Fulton County Swcd (state). It impounds the Unknown near Crabapple.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,099 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/2017.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Crabapple |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.12806, -84.29528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,099 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Fulton County SWCD |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01509 |
| Federal ID | GA01509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |