Upper Woodley Lake Dam, located in Tiger, Georgia, is a private recreational dam on Friday Creek with a dam height of 28.4 feet.
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Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a storage capacity of 12.9 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a risk assessment rating of moderate.
Despite being privately owned and not under state regulation or inspection, the dam serves as a serene recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With its picturesque location in Rabun County, Georgia, Upper Woodley Lake Dam is a hidden gem for those seeking a peaceful escape surrounded by nature. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's moderate risk level prompts the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures to ensure its safety and longevity for future generations to appreciate.
Dam Height |
28.4 |
River Or Stream |
Friday Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
12.9 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Chattooga River Near Clayton
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323cfs |
Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse
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41cfs |
Tallulah River Near Clayton
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135cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Helen
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69cfs |
Little Tennessee River Near Prentiss
|
245cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Leaf
|
243cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Tallulah Gorge State Park
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Black Rock Mountain State Park
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Rabun Beach
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Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
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Pear Tree Hill Group Camp
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Seed Campground
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Earl's Ford to Route 76 (Section 3)
Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek