Wauka Mountain Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wauka Mountain Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02015 |
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
Jenkins, Cleo B.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wauka Mountain Lake Dam?
Wauka Mountain 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 Wauka Mountain Lake Dam?
Wauka Mountain Lake Dam is owned by Jenkins, Cleo B. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wauka Mountain Lake Dam built?
Wauka Mountain Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Wauka Mountain Lake Dam?
Wauka Mountain 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 Wauka Mountain Lake Dam?
Wauka Mountain Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Wauka Mountain Lake Dam last inspected?
Wauka Mountain Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.