Wessinger Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCarroll
Nearest CityCarrollton
River/StreamPINE TUCKY BRANCH
Coordinates33.58167, -85.18639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length318 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage106 acre-ft
Max Storage106 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area447 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerWilson, Charles D
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/14/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA00101
Federal IDGA00101
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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