Dams in Ware County, Georgia
8Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Ware County, Georgia
Ware County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in Ware County is 70 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Jones Lake Dam at 25 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | |
| Laura S Walker State Park Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Recreation | 1938 |
| Gerbing Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1961 |
| Baptist Village Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | |
| Lee Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Lake Ware Dam | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Herrin Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Irrigation | 1961 |
| Connell Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Irrigation |