Washington Mfg. Co. Lake Dam

GIN BRANCH· Washington, Georgia· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Washington Mfg. Co. Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA)
Dam Length540 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage156 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area660 sq mi
NID IDGA02924

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: January 1, 2003
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Washington Mfg. Co.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Washington Mfg. Co. Lake Dam?

Washington Mfg. Co. 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 Washington Mfg. Co. Lake Dam?

Washington Mfg. Co. Lake Dam is owned by Washington Mfg. Co. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Washington Mfg. Co. Lake Dam?

Washington Mfg. Co. 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 Washington Mfg. Co. Lake Dam?

Washington Mfg. Co. Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Washington Mfg. Co. Lake Dam last inspected?

Washington Mfg. Co. Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2003. 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.