Lower Little Tallapoosa River Watershed Structure No. 14 dam
Lower Little Tallapoosa River Watershed Structure No. 14
Lower Little Tallapoosa River Watershed Structure No. 14, located in Bowdon, Georgia, is a flood risk reduction structure on Indian Branch, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Built in 1980, this earth dam stands at 34.5 feet high with a storage capacity of 1632 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 2548 square miles, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, protecting the surrounding area from potential hazards.
Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. This structure plays a crucial role in managing the flow of water in the Lower Little Tallapoosa River watershed, ensuring the safety of the community during times of heavy rainfall and flooding. The last inspection was conducted in 2017, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years to assess its condition and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks.
Owned and operated by the local government, Lower Little Tallapoosa River Watershed Structure No. 14 is a vital component of the water resource management infrastructure in Carroll County, Georgia. Positioned within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam is a key player in safeguarding the community against potential flood events, demonstrating the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of climate change challenges.
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 Watershed Structure No. 14 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon | 158 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al | 241 cfs | → |
| Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton | 46 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa | 648 cfs | → |
| Tallapoosa River Near Heflin | 349 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 Watershed Structure No. 14.
Boat launches
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park Riverwalk Trail Coweta County
- Aaron Drive Randolph County
- Hutcheson Ferry Road Carroll County
- Heard Street Randolph County
- Us 431 Wedowee
- Int Harvester Road Randolph County
Campgrounds
- John Tanner State Park
- Tally Valley County Park
- Vfw County Park
- Big Oak Gap Hunter Camp
- Chattahoochee Bend State Park
- Mcintosh Reserve Park
Fishing spots
Track Lower Little Tallapoosa River Watershed Structure No. 14 in the Snoflo app
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About Lower Little Tallapoosa River Watershed Structure No. 14
Where does the data for Lower Little Tallapoosa River Watershed Structure No. 14 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 Low 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 Watershed Structure No. 14.