Lake Wildwood Dam, located in Macon Environs, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1970 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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This dam, designed by TRIBBLE & RICHARDSON, spans 600 feet in length and has a height of 32 feet, with a storage capacity of 3420 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Rockey Creek and is regulated by the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite its recreational significance, Lake Wildwood Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment as of August 2017. The dam's risk assessment is moderate (3), indicating a need for proactive risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards. With a drainage area of 12,846 acres, the dam's purposeful design and construction reflect its importance in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in the region. As a critical infrastructure, ongoing monitoring and maintenance of Lake Wildwood Dam are crucial to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
ROCKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
160 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
12846 |
Nid Storage |
3420 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
6cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
2030cfs |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
21cfs |
Flint River Near Culloden
|
1240cfs |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
|
1600cfs |
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
70cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Claystone County Park
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Arrowhead County Park
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Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
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Dames Ferry County Park
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