Washington Mfg. Co. Lake Dam
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 Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 660 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA02924 |
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
Washington Mfg. Co.
Private
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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.