Wendy Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· White, Georgia· Earth· 39 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Wendy Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	39 ft (taller than 90.9% in GA)
Dam Length	450 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	210 acre-ft

Surface Area	14 acres
Drainage Area	410 sq mi
NID ID	GA00524

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: February 6, 2013

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wendy Lake Dam?

Wendy Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Wendy Lake Dam?

Wendy Lake Dam is owned by Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Wendy Lake Dam?

Wendy 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 Wendy Lake Dam?

Wendy Lake Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Wendy Lake Dam last inspected?

Wendy Lake Dam was last inspected on February 6, 2013. 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.