Whitewater Creek Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Coweta, Georgia· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA)
Dam Length540 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage243 acre-ft
Normal Storage169 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
NID IDGA04262

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: November 13, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Sequoia Golf Whitewater LLC;Sequoia Golf Whitewater LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Whitewater Creek Lake Dam?

Whitewater Creek 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 Whitewater Creek Lake Dam?

Whitewater Creek Lake Dam is owned by Sequoia Golf Whitewater LLC;Sequoia Golf Whitewater LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Whitewater Creek Lake Dam?

Whitewater Creek Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Whitewater Creek Lake Dam?

Whitewater Creek Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Whitewater Creek Lake Dam last inspected?

Whitewater Creek Lake Dam was last inspected on November 13, 2014. 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.