Whatley Lake Dam

Goffs Creek· Randolph, Georgia· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA)
Dam Length495 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage375 acre-ft
Normal Storage225 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
NID IDGA06133

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: July 1, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Stephen & Gregory Whatley

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Whatley Lake Dam?

Whatley 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 Whatley Lake Dam?

Whatley Lake Dam is owned by Stephen & Gregory Whatley (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Whatley Lake Dam?

Whatley 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 Whatley Lake Dam?

Whatley Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Whatley Lake Dam last inspected?

Whatley Lake Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2009. 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.