Lower Wilton Tripp Dam
Lower Wilton Tripp Dam is an earth dam located in Dodge County, Georgia, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lower Wilton Tripp Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Wilton Tripp Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joan Carter Couey (private). It impounds the Unknown near Eastman Environs.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 188 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 299 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dodge |
| Nearest City | Eastman Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.27189, -83.24378 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 299 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Joan Carter Couey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02640 |
| Federal ID | GA02640 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |