Weickum Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Coweta, Georgia· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Weickum Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA)
Dam Length420 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area214 sq mi
NID IDGA04187

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: February 9, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Weickum, Robert

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Weickum Lake Dam?

Weickum 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 Weickum Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Weickum Lake Dam?

Weickum 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 Weickum Lake Dam?

Weickum Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Weickum Lake Dam last inspected?

Weickum Lake Dam was last inspected on February 9, 2017. 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.