Whelchel # 1 Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lumpkin |
| River/Stream | UNKNOWN |
| Coordinates | 34.43806, -84.00167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 150 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Georgia Welchel LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |