Wyatt Lake Dam
Wyatt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Haralson County, Georgia, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wyatt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wyatt Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wyatt Investment Group Lp (private). It impounds the Unknown near Buchanan.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 339 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 370 square miles. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/05/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Haralson |
| Nearest City | Buchanan |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.84036, -85.14869 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 339 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 370 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wyatt Investment Group LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02275 |
| Federal ID | GA02275 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |