Little Creek Ws Str # 13
Little Creek Ws Str # 13 is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Georgia, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Creek Ws Str # 13
The primary purpose of Little Creek Ws Str # 13 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 Ohoopee River S & Wcd (state). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 07/11/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wheeler |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.05472, -82.64328 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ohoopee River S & Wcd |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04714 |
| Federal ID | GA04714 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |