Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South
Key Takeaway
Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03266 |
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
University of Georgia Foundation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South?
Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South 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 Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South?
Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South is owned by University of Georgia Foundation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South built?
Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South?
Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South 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 Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South?
Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South has a dam height of 14 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.
When was Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South last inspected?
Lower Wheatley Lake Dam South was last inspected on June 15, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.