Whaley Lake Dam (North)
Key Takeaway
Whaley Lake Dam (North) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04894 |
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
Charles C. Grimes, Sr. Timber
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whaley Lake Dam (North)?
Whaley Lake Dam (North) 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 Whaley Lake Dam (North)?
Whaley Lake Dam (North) is owned by Charles C. Grimes, Sr. Timber (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whaley Lake Dam (North) built?
Whaley Lake Dam (North) was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Whaley Lake Dam (North)?
Whaley Lake Dam (North) 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 Whaley Lake Dam (North)?
Whaley Lake Dam (North) has a dam height of 31 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 Whaley Lake Dam (North) last inspected?
Whaley Lake Dam (North) was last inspected on July 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.