Willow Springs Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Willow Springs Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 90.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 600 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA02463 |
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
MJSLD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Willow Springs Lake Dam?
Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs Lake Dam?
Willow Springs Lake Dam is owned by MJSLD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Willow Springs Lake Dam?
Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs Lake Dam?
Willow Springs Lake Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Willow Springs Lake Dam last inspected?
Willow Springs Lake Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.