Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam
Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, Georgia, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam Dam
The primary purpose of Colwell Const. Co. Wellborn Mtn. Lake Dam 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 Colwell Construction Co., Inc. (private). It impounds the Lawrence Branch near Welborn Mountain Environs.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Welborn Mountain Environs |
| River/Stream | Lawrence Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.85833, -83.95833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Colwell Construction Co., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02307 |
| Federal ID | GA02307 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |