Williams Lake Dam
Williams Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harris County, Georgia, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Williams Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Williams Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wright Family Lllp (private). It impounds the Name Unknown near Mulberry Grove.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,432 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/19/2020.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Harris |
| Nearest City | Mulberry Grove |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.69139, -85.05639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,432 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,432 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wright Family LLLP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01643 |
| Federal ID | GA01643 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |