Lake Wessinger Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCarroll
Nearest CityBowdon
River/StreamUNKNOWN
Coordinates33.51661, -85.24911

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length546 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage133 acre-ft
Max Storage133 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCarroll County Board of Commissioners;David A. Richardson
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/29/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA00111
Federal IDGA00111
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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