Walnut Branch Fishing Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Walnut Branch Fishing Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 455 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02834 |
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
Walnut Branch Fishing Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Walnut Branch Fishing Lake Dam?
Walnut Branch Fishing 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 Walnut Branch Fishing Lake Dam?
Walnut Branch Fishing Lake Dam is owned by Walnut Branch Fishing Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Walnut Branch Fishing Lake Dam built?
Walnut Branch Fishing Lake Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Walnut Branch Fishing Lake Dam?
Walnut Branch Fishing 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 Walnut Branch Fishing Lake Dam?
Walnut Branch Fishing Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Walnut Branch Fishing Lake Dam last inspected?
Walnut Branch Fishing Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.