George Woodruff Lake Dam

Name unknown· Muscogee, Georgia· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

George Woodruff Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area330 sq mi
NID IDGA01121

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Woodruff Brown Company

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of George Woodruff Lake Dam?

George Woodruff Lake 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 George Woodruff Lake Dam?

George Woodruff Lake Dam is owned by Woodruff Brown Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of George Woodruff Lake Dam?

George Woodruff Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is George Woodruff Lake Dam?

George Woodruff Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.