Willoughby Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Willoughby Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02758 |
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
Willoughby, A. P.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Willoughby Lake Dam?
Willoughby 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 Willoughby Lake Dam?
Willoughby Lake Dam is owned by Willoughby, A. P. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willoughby Lake Dam built?
Willoughby Lake Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Willoughby Lake Dam?
Willoughby 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 Willoughby Lake Dam?
Willoughby Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.