Whittle Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Whittle Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 152 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA02670 |
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
Whittle, Emory
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whittle Lake Dam?
Whittle 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 Whittle Lake Dam?
Whittle Lake Dam is owned by Whittle, Emory (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Whittle Lake Dam?
Whittle Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Whittle Lake Dam?
Whittle Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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.