Whelchel Lake Dam # 2
Key Takeaway
Whelchel Lake Dam # 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 58 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04835 |
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
Teresa Vickers
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whelchel Lake Dam # 2?
Whelchel Lake Dam # 2 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 Lake Dam # 2?
Whelchel Lake Dam # 2 is owned by Teresa Vickers (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whelchel Lake Dam # 2 built?
Whelchel Lake Dam # 2 was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Lake Dam # 2?
Whelchel Lake Dam # 2 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 Lake Dam # 2?
Whelchel Lake Dam # 2 has a dam height of 26 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 Lake Dam # 2 last inspected?
Whelchel Lake Dam # 2 was last inspected on June 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.