Lower Little Tallapoosa River Ws Str No 25 dam
Lower Little Tallapoosa River Ws Str No 25
The Lower Little Tallapoosa River WS Str No 25, also known as Indian Creek Water Supply, is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Bowdon, Carroll County, Georgia. This dam, primarily owned and regulated by the local government, serves the purpose of flood risk reduction and was completed in 1974 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. With a dam height of 47 feet and a storage capacity of 746 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
The dam, classified as an Earth type structure with a buttress core design, spans a length of 381 feet and covers a surface area of 30.4 acres. Despite its fair condition assessment as of January 2017, it poses a high hazard potential due to its location and purpose. The dam is subject to state regulations and inspections, ensuring its structural integrity and functionality are maintained to safeguard the community and environment. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, ongoing risk management measures are in place to mitigate any potential threats and ensure the safety and reliability of this essential water resource infrastructure for the Lower Little Tallapoosa River watershed.
Overall, the Lower Little Tallapoosa River WS Str No 25 is a critical component of the water management system in Georgia, providing flood risk reduction and water storage capabilities for the local community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of this dam in protecting the area from flooding and managing water flow is essential for promoting sustainable water management practices and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions. With ongoing inspections and maintenance, this dam continues to serve its purpose effectively while addressing the potential risks associated with its operation.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lower Little Tallapoosa River Ws Str No 25 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon | 158 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa | 648 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton | 46 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Heflin | 349 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al | 241 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower Little Tallapoosa River Ws Str No 25.
Boat launches
- Coleman Boat Ramp Road Cleburne County
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park Riverwalk Trail Coweta County
- Aaron Drive Randolph County
- County Road 88 Randolph County
- Randolph County
Campgrounds
- John Tanner State Park
- Tally Valley County Park
- Vfw County Park
- Big Oak Gap Hunter Camp
- Coleman Lake Rec Area
- Pine Glen Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Lower Little Tallapoosa River Ws Str No 25 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lower Little Tallapoosa River Ws Str No 25
Where does the data for Lower Little Tallapoosa River Ws Str No 25 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lower Little Tallapoosa River Ws Str No 25.