Whelchel # 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Whelchel # 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 85% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 150 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04826 |
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
Georgia Welchel LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whelchel # 1 Dam?
Whelchel # 1 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 Whelchel # 1 Dam?
Whelchel # 1 Dam is owned by Georgia Welchel LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whelchel # 1 Dam built?
Whelchel # 1 Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Whelchel # 1 Dam?
Whelchel # 1 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 Whelchel # 1 Dam?
Whelchel # 1 Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Whelchel # 1 Dam last inspected?
Whelchel # 1 Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.