Wildwood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wildwood Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 680 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01751 |
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
Lake Wildwood Homeowners Assoc.
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 Lake Wildwood Homeowners Assoc. (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 1975, making it 51 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 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 Wildwood Lake Dam last inspected?
Wildwood Lake Dam was last inspected on November 1, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.