Lower Little Tallapoosa River Watershed Structure No. 53

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCarroll
Nearest CityCARROLLTON
River/StreamBUFFALO CREEK
Coordinates33.57447, -85.03969

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage581 acre-ft
Max Storage581 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area876 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCarroll County Board of Commissioners;West GA SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/02/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00132
Federal IDGA00132
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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