Whelchel Lake Dam # 2
Whelchel Lake Dam # 2 is an earth dam located in Lumpkin County, Georgia, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whelchel Lake Dam # 2
The primary purpose of Whelchel Lake Dam # 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Teresa Vickers (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 58 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 06/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lumpkin |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.43172, -84.01236 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 58 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Teresa Vickers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04835 |
| Federal ID | GA04835 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |