Whitley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Troup County, Georgia, built in 2014. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall, taller than 62% 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 Whitley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Whitley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Liechty, Jesse (private). It impounds the Unknown near Cannonville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 2014, the structure is relatively new.
The most recent inspection on record was 11/12/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Troup |
| Nearest City | Cannonville |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.94286, -85.06047 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Liechty, Jesse |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07062 |
| Federal ID | GA07062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |