Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam
Key Takeaway
Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 60 ft (taller than 97.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02307 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Colwell Construction Co., Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam?
Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam?
Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam is owned by Colwell Construction Co., Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam built?
Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam?
Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam?
Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam has a dam height of 60 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.