R. R. Walker Lake Dam
R. R. Walker Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Georgia, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About R. R. Walker Lake Dam
The primary purpose of R. R. Walker Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arnold, Mr. And Mrs. John;chambers, David H. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Roopville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 214 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 184 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/29/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Roopville |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.48147, -85.14481 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 184 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 214 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. John;Chambers, David H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00114 |
| Federal ID | GA00114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |