Willow Winds Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Willow Winds Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 83.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,038 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 965 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 446 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 553 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01057 |
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
Booth, Bill
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Willow Winds Lake Dam?
Willow Winds 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 Winds Lake Dam?
Willow Winds Lake Dam is owned by Booth, Bill (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willow Winds Lake Dam built?
Willow Winds Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Willow Winds Lake Dam?
Willow Winds 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 Winds Lake Dam?
Willow Winds Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Winds Lake Dam last inspected?
Willow Winds Lake Dam was last inspected on November 1, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.