Proposed Mary Wheeler Lake Dam
Proposed Mary Wheeler Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bacon County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Proposed Mary Wheeler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Proposed Mary Wheeler 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 John Tanner (private). It impounds the Unnamed near Alma.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 399 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 05/01/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Bacon |
| Nearest City | Alma |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 31.58917, -82.46861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John Tanner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06002 |
| Federal ID | GA06002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |