Lower Wright's Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Wright's Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 364 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 496 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2012 |
| NID ID | GA01898 |
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
Lower Loch Lomond Lake Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Wright's Lake Dam?
Lower Wright's 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 Lower Wright's Lake Dam?
Lower Wright's Lake Dam is owned by Lower Loch Lomond Lake Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Wright's Lake Dam built?
Lower Wright's Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Wright's Lake Dam?
Lower Wright's 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 Lower Wright's Lake Dam?
Lower Wright's Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Wright's Lake Dam last inspected?
Lower Wright's Lake Dam was last inspected on June 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.