Gettis Wingate Lake Dam
Gettis Wingate Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Colquitt County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gettis Wingate Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gettis Wingate 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 Mr. T E Wingate, Jr. Mr. Charles Everett, Jr. (private).
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 214 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Colquitt |
| Coordinates | 31.31500, -83.89389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Mr. T E Wingate, Jr. Mr. Charles Everett, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA09021 |
| Federal ID | GA09021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |