Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1 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 | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 83 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00292 |
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
Milledgeville-Baldwin County Recreation Commission
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1?
Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1 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 Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1?
Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1 is owned by Milledgeville-Baldwin County Recreation Commission (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1 built?
Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1 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 Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1?
Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1 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 Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1?
Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1 has a dam height of 25 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 Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1 last inspected?
Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1 was last inspected on December 6, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.