Wynne Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Bleckley, Georgia· Built 1976· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Wynne Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA)
Dam Length830 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage225 acre-ft
Normal Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area595 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDGA02632

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: November 1, 2004
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Wynne, Glenn

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wynne Lake Dam?

Wynne 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 Wynne Lake Dam?

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

When was Wynne Lake Dam built?

Wynne Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Wynne Lake Dam?

Wynne 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 Wynne Lake Dam?

Wynne Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Wynne Lake Dam last inspected?

Wynne Lake Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2004. 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.