Williams Dairy Lake Dam

Gap Creek· Morgan, Georgia· Built 2018· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Williams Dairy Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2018 and is 8 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage324 acre-ft
Normal Storage106 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Year Completed2018 (8 years old)
NID IDGA00886

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: December 5, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Williams, Everett

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Williams Dairy Lake Dam?

Williams Dairy 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 Williams Dairy Lake Dam?

Williams Dairy Lake Dam is owned by Williams, Everett (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Williams Dairy Lake Dam built?

Williams Dairy Lake Dam was completed in 2018, making it 8 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 Williams Dairy Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Williams Dairy Lake Dam?

Williams Dairy 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 Williams Dairy Lake Dam last inspected?

Williams Dairy Lake Dam was last inspected on December 5, 2018. 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.