Wesleyan College Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wesleyan College Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA03004 |
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
Wesleyan College
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wesleyan College Lake Dam?
Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College Lake Dam?
Wesleyan College Lake Dam is owned by Wesleyan College (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Wesleyan College Lake Dam?
Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College Lake Dam?
Wesleyan College Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Wesleyan College Lake Dam last inspected?
Wesleyan College Lake Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.