W. J. Hooper Reservoir Dam
W. J. Hooper Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About W. J. Hooper Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of W. J. Hooper Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clayton County Water Authority (local government). It impounds the Little Cotton Indian.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 166 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,674 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30,720 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 03/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| River/Stream | Little Cotton Indian |
| Coordinates | 33.52472, -84.16972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,674 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,674 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 830 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 166 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30,720 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Clayton County Water Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01555 |
| Federal ID | GA01555 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |