Willis Lake Dam
Willis Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Laurens County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Willis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Willis Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Willis, Robert (private). It impounds the Hunger And Hardship Creek near Dublin.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,800 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 11/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Laurens |
| Nearest City | Dublin |
| River/Stream | Hunger And Hardship Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.55750, -82.96750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,800 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Willis, Robert |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03092 |
| Federal ID | GA03092 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |