Woodland Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Talbot, Georgia· Built 1950· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Woodland Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA)
Dam Length415 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area176 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDGA02824

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Woodland Fishing Club

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodland Lake Dam?

Woodland 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 Woodland Lake Dam?

Woodland Lake Dam is owned by Woodland Fishing Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Woodland Lake Dam built?

Woodland Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Woodland Lake Dam?

Woodland 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 Woodland Lake Dam?

Woodland Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.