Whites Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Whites Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 230 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01476 |
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
Wang, Viktoria
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whites Lake Dam?
Whites 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 Whites Lake Dam?
Whites Lake Dam is owned by Wang, Viktoria (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whites Lake Dam built?
Whites Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Whites Lake Dam?
Whites 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 Whites Lake Dam?
Whites Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Whites Lake Dam last inspected?
Whites Lake Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.