Lower Little Tallapoosa River 17 dam
Lower Little Tallapoosa River 17
Lower Little Tallapoosa River 17 is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Bowdon, Georgia, and owned by the local government. Constructed in 1987 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans 460 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 1110 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.29 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing floodwaters and protecting the surrounding areas from potential hazards.
The dam boasts a significant hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk level, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2591 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled and 130 feet wide, helps regulate water flow during heavy rainfall events. The structure's condition assessment is currently not available, but it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. Despite its age, Lower Little Tallapoosa River 17 continues to serve as a key component in protecting the region from flooding and maintaining water resource sustainability.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic location and design of Lower Little Tallapoosa River 17, which effectively manages flood risk in the Carroll County area of Georgia. With a focus on flood risk reduction, this Earth dam provides essential storage capacity of 1110 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.29 square miles. Its construction in 1987 by the USDA NRCS demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding the community from potential hazards and ensuring the resilience of water infrastructure in the region. Through regular inspections and a controlled spillway, this dam continues to play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and maintaining water resource sustainability for the local area.
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 17 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon | 158 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton | 46 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al | 241 cfs | → |
| Hillabahatchee Creek At Thaxton Rd | 18 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa | 648 cfs | → |
| Snake Creek Near Whitesburg | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower Little Tallapoosa River 17.
Boat launches
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park Riverwalk Trail Coweta County
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Us 27 Alternate;16 Whitesburg
- Aaron Drive Randolph County
- Us 431 Wedowee
- Heard Street Randolph County
Campgrounds
- John Tanner State Park
- Tally Valley County Park
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
- Vfw County Park
- Big Oak Gap Hunter Camp
Fishing spots
Track Lower Little Tallapoosa River 17 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 17
Where does the data for Lower Little Tallapoosa River 17 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 Significant 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 17.