Little River Ws Str # 22 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Little River WS Str # 22 is a state-owned earth dam in Cherokee, Georgia, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.


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Summary

The dam primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction, standing at a height of 32 feet and stretching 600 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 767 acre-feet and a hazard potential rated as high, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Despite its fair condition assessment as of January 2017, Little River WS Str # 22 is inspected every 2 years to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity matching its storage volume. With a risk assessment categorizing it as moderate, there is ongoing monitoring and risk management in place to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in flood mitigation efforts.

Located in a beautiful natural setting, this dam stands as a testament to Georgia's commitment to water resource management and climate resilience. As climate change brings about more extreme weather events, structures like Little River WS Str # 22 become increasingly vital in protecting communities and ecosystems from the impacts of flooding, highlighting the importance of continued maintenance and oversight to ensure their long-term sustainability.

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

17

Nid Storage

767

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.