Wooten Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Dougherty, Georgia· Built 1925· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Wooten Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in GA)
Dam Length390 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage202 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)
NID IDGA00490

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
Last Inspection: October 8, 2015
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Wooten, Georgia

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wooten Lake Dam?

Wooten 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 Wooten Lake Dam?

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

When was Wooten Lake Dam built?

Wooten Lake Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Wooten Lake Dam?

Wooten 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 Wooten Lake Dam?

Wooten Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Wooten Lake Dam last inspected?

Wooten Lake Dam was last inspected on October 8, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.