Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond Dam

YELLOWDIRT CREEK· Carroll, Georgia· Built 1975· Earth· 117 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 117 ft (taller than 99.7% in GA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage13.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage6.5K acre-ft
Surface Area156 acres
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDGA04045

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
Last Inspection: August 27, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Georgia Power Company

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond Dam?

Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond 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 Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond Dam?

Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond Dam is owned by Georgia Power Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond Dam built?

Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond 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 Potable Water Supply Pond Dam?

Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond 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 Potable Water Supply Pond Dam?

Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond Dam has a dam height of 117 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 Potable Water Supply Pond Dam last inspected?

Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond Dam was last inspected on August 27, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.