Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 2,178 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03359 |
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
City of Wrightsville
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam?
Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond 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 Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam?
Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam is owned by City of Wrightsville (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam built?
Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam?
Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam?
Wrightsville Sewage Disposal Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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.