Winder Water Reservoir # 2

Winder Water Reservoir # 2 is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Georgia, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Winder Water Reservoir # 2

The primary purpose of Winder Water Reservoir # 2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Winder (local government). It impounds the Unknown.

The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 04/01/1997. That was over 29 years ago.

At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyElbert
River/StreamUnknown
Coordinates34.04111, -82.72639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage295 acre-ft
Max Storage295 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Winder
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/01/1997
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA03957
Federal IDGA03957
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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