Washinton-wilkes Orchard Dam
Washinton-wilkes Orchard Dam is an earth dam located in Wilkes County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Washinton-wilkes Orchard Dam
The primary purpose of Washinton-wilkes Orchard Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Washington Wilkes Orchard (private). It impounds the Unknown near Celeste Community.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 228 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wilkes |
| Nearest City | Celeste Community |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.79028, -82.85889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 228 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Washington Wilkes Orchard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01862 |
| Federal ID | GA01862 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |