Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/s Str. # 86

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCarroll
Nearest CityBOWDEN
River/StreamTURKEY CREEK
Coordinates33.57050, -85.24694

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length1,830 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,546 acre-ft
Max Storage7,546 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,162 acre-ft
Surface Area166 acres
Drainage Area11,176 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Bowdon
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/18/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA04042
Federal IDGA04042
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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