Willis Properties Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Willis Properties Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01456 |
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
Willis Properties LLLP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Willis Properties Lake Dam?
Willis Properties 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 Willis Properties Lake Dam?
Willis Properties Lake Dam is owned by Willis Properties LLLP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willis Properties Lake Dam built?
Willis Properties Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Willis Properties Lake Dam?
Willis Properties 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 Willis Properties Lake Dam?
Willis Properties Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Willis Properties Lake Dam last inspected?
Willis Properties Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.