Winder Water Reservoir # 2 is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Georgia, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 47 ft47 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 91% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Winder Water Reservoir # 2
The primary purpose of Winder Water Reservoir # 2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Winder (local government). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 04/01/1997. That was over 29 years ago.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Elbert |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.04111, -82.72639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Winder |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03957 |
| Federal ID | GA03957 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |