Lower Little Tallapoosa River W/S Str. # 86

Georgia — Carroll County — TURKEY CREEK

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCarroll
RiverTURKEY CREEK
Coordinates33.57050, -85.24694

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length1,830 ft
NID Storage7,546 acre-ft
Max Storage7,546 acre-ft
Surface Area166 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 18, 2017
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Bowdon
Other NameLower Little Tallapoosa River 86

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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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