Weyrehasuer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Baldwin County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Weyrehasuer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Weyrehasuer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Weyerhaeuser Timber Company (private).
The dam stands 26 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet.
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 12/06/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Baldwin |
| Coordinates | 33.14917, -83.32250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Weyerhaeuser Timber Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05622 |
| Federal ID | GA05622 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |