Williams Lake Dam
Williams Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Williams Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Williams Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Williams, Frank J. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Juliette.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 86 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 06/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Juliette |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.08833, -83.83333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 86 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Williams, Frank J. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01044 |
| Federal ID | GA01044 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |