Walter B. Williams Park Lake Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

Williams Park Lake Dam #1, also known as the Baldwin County Recreation Lake Dam, is a vital structure owned by the local government in Milledgeville, Georgia. This earth dam was completed in 1960 and stands at a height of 25 feet, with a hydraulic height of 22 feet. The dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, providing a surface area of 9 acres and a normal storage capacity of 67 acre-feet.

Located in Baldwin County, Georgia, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the state and is regulated and inspected regularly for safety. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, it has a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam has not been rated for its condition but has an inspection frequency of every 5 years. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk but continues to provide valuable recreation opportunities to the community.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

460

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

83

Nid Storage

119

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.