Wehunt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fannin County, Georgia, built in 1940. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 165 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Wehunt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wehunt Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Seiforth, Victoria (private). It impounds the Mcclure Creek near Mt Moriah School Environs.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fannin |
| Nearest City | Mt Moriah School Environs |
| River/Stream | Mcclure Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.87611, -84.43444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Seiforth, Victoria |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02357 |
| Federal ID | GA02357 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |