Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/s Str. #19 Dam
Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/s Str. #19 Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Georgia, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/s Str. #19 Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/s Str. #19 Dam 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 Carroll County Board Of Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Name Unknown near Bowdon.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 686 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,558 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 11/30/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Bowdon |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.53722, -85.20806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 686 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 686 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,558 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Carroll County Board of Commissioners |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07023 |
| Federal ID | GA07023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |