Walden Woods Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Walden Woods Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,136 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 192 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02709 |
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
Walden Woods Property Owners
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Walden Woods Lake Dam?
Walden Woods 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 Walden Woods Lake Dam?
Walden Woods Lake Dam is owned by Walden Woods Property Owners (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Walden Woods Lake Dam built?
Walden Woods Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Walden Woods Lake Dam?
Walden Woods 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 Walden Woods Lake Dam?
Walden Woods 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 Walden Woods Lake Dam last inspected?
Walden Woods Lake Dam was last inspected on March 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.