Wommack Lake Dam
Wommack Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Georgia, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wommack Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wommack Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wommack, Ernest (private). It impounds the Unknown near Old Town Environs.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Old Town Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.95361, -82.33333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wommack, Ernest |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02659 |
| Federal ID | GA02659 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |