Whaley Lake Dam
Whaley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whaley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Whaley 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 Weyerhaeuser Company (private). It impounds the Unknown near Weston.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 356 acre-feet.
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 07/01/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Weston |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.81639, -84.63722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Weyerhaeuser Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03570 |
| Federal ID | GA03570 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |