Wheatley Lake Dam North
Key Takeaway
Wheatley Lake Dam North is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03365 |
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
University of Georgia Foundation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wheatley Lake Dam North?
Wheatley 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 Wheatley Lake Dam North?
Wheatley Lake Dam North is owned by University of Georgia Foundation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wheatley Lake Dam North built?
Wheatley Lake Dam North was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 Wheatley Lake Dam North?
Wheatley 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 Wheatley Lake Dam North?
Wheatley Lake Dam North has a dam height of 16 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 Wheatley Lake Dam North last inspected?
Wheatley Lake Dam North was last inspected on June 15, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.