Williams Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Williams Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| NID ID | GA06135 |
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
W. H. Wright Jr., Morris Lee Williams Jr., Patricia and Thomas S Cole, Gena Jones
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Williams Lake Dam?
Williams 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 Lake Dam?
Williams Lake Dam is owned by W. H. Wright Jr., Morris Lee Williams Jr., Patricia and Thomas S Cole, Gena Jones (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Williams Lake Dam?
Williams 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 Williams Lake Dam?
Williams Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Lake Dam last inspected?
Williams Lake Dam was last inspected on October 12, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.