Wisteria Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wisteria 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 | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 605 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01446 |
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
Lake Wisteria Property Owners Association, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wisteria Lake Dam?
Wisteria 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 Wisteria Lake Dam?
Wisteria Lake Dam is owned by Lake Wisteria Property Owners Association, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wisteria Lake Dam built?
Wisteria 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 Wisteria Lake Dam?
Wisteria 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 Wisteria Lake Dam?
Wisteria Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Wisteria Lake Dam last inspected?
Wisteria Lake Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.