Williams Lake Dam No. 2

UNKNOWN· Telfair, Georgia· Built 1947· Earth· 18 ft tall

Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Williams Lake Dam No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height	18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA)
Dam Length	700 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	105 acre-ft
Normal Storage	54 acre-ft

Surface Area	11 acres
Drainage Area	222 sq mi
Year Completed	1947 (79 years old)
NID ID	GA05408

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: May 1, 2017

State Regulated: No

Ownership

Karen Hutcheson

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Williams Lake Dam No. 2?

Williams Lake Dam No. 2 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 No. 2?

Williams Lake Dam No. 2 is owned by Karen Hutcheson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Williams Lake Dam No. 2 built?

Williams Lake Dam No. 2 was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Lake Dam No. 2?

Williams Lake Dam No. 2 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 No. 2?

Williams Lake Dam No. 2 has a dam height of 18 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 No. 2 last inspected?

Williams Lake Dam No. 2 was last inspected on May 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.