Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond Dam
Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Plant Wansley Potable Water Supply Pond Dam 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 Georgia Power Company (private). It impounds the Yellowdirt Creek near Lowell.
The dam stands 117 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 156 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 13,789 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 08/27/2019.
At 117 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Lowell |
| River/Stream | Yellowdirt Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.42833, -85.05203 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 117 ft |
| Dam Height | 117 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,789 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,789 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,513 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 156 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Georgia Power Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04045 |
| Federal ID | GA04045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |