Winder Reservoir Dam
Winder Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Barrow County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Winder Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Winder Reservoir 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 City Of Winder (local government). It impounds the Cedar Creek near Winder.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,710 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/19/2017. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
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 | Barrow |
| Nearest City | Winder |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.01162, -83.74106 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,710 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Winder |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00601 |
| Federal ID | GA00601 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |