Wildwood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wildwood 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 | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 718 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00170 |
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
Gillis, Hugh and Danny
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wildwood Lake Dam?
Wildwood 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 Wildwood Lake Dam?
Wildwood Lake Dam is owned by Gillis, Hugh and Danny (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wildwood Lake Dam built?
Wildwood 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 Wildwood Lake Dam?
Wildwood 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 Wildwood Lake Dam?
Wildwood Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Wildwood Lake Dam last inspected?
Wildwood Lake Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.