Watkins Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Watkins Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 377 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06005 |
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
Brian Watkins
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Watkins Lake Dam?
Watkins 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 Watkins Lake Dam?
Watkins Lake Dam is owned by Brian Watkins (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Watkins Lake Dam built?
Watkins Lake Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Watkins Lake Dam?
Watkins Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Watkins Lake Dam?
Watkins Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Watkins Lake Dam last inspected?
Watkins Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.