Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam
Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Plant Wansley Main Storage Lake Dam 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 Southern Company Services (private). It impounds the Yellow Dirt Creek.
The dam stands 121 feet tall and stretches 15,840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 606 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 46,460 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/04/2020.
At 121 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| River/Stream | Yellow Dirt Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.42667, -85.03056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 121 ft |
| Dam Height | 121 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46,460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46,460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 606 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Southern Company Services |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04461 |
| Federal ID | GA04461 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |