Wooden Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Wooden Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 83.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 560 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00234 |
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
Wooden, Harold
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wooden Lake Dam?
Wooden 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 Wooden Lake Dam?
Wooden Lake Dam is owned by Wooden, Harold (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wooden Lake Dam built?
Wooden Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Wooden Lake Dam?
Wooden Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wooden Lake Dam?
Wooden 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 Wooden Lake Dam last inspected?
Wooden Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.