Wells Lake Dam
Wells Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Schley County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wells Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wells Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Perkins, Gil (private). It impounds the Unknown near Ellaville.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 56 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 05/03/2016.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Schley |
| Nearest City | Ellaville |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.37394, -84.34392 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 56 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Perkins, Gil |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03204 |
| Federal ID | GA03204 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |