Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 121 ft (taller than 99.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 15,840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 46.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 606 acres |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04461 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Southern Company Services
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam?
Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam?
Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam is owned by Southern Company Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam built?
Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam?
Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake 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 Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam?
Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam has a dam height of 121 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 Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam last inspected?
Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam was last inspected on February 4, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.