Lower Little Tallapoosa River Watershed Structure No. 53

Georgia — Carroll County — BUFFALO CREEK

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCarroll
RiverBUFFALO CREEK
Coordinates33.57447, -85.03969

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage581 acre-ft
Max Storage581 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 2, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCarroll County Board of Commissioners;West GA SWCD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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