W.j. Wilson Lake Dam
W.j. Wilson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ben Hill County, Georgia, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About W.j. Wilson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of W.j. Wilson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W.j. Wilson Jr. (private).
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 765 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 162 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 218 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 10/18/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ben Hill |
| Nearest City | Union Church Environs |
| Coordinates | 31.78333, -83.16111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 765 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 218 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W.J. Wilson Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02940 |
| Federal ID | GA02940 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |