Wehunt Lake Dam

Wehunt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fannin County, Georgia, built in 1940. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Wehunt Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Wehunt Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Seiforth, Victoria (private). It impounds the Mcclure Creek near Mt Moriah School Environs.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyFannin
Nearest CityMt Moriah School Environs
River/StreamMcclure Creek
Coordinates34.87611, -84.43444

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length165 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSeiforth, Victoria
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA02357
Federal IDGA02357
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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