Weathers Dam, located in Harris County, Georgia, was completed in 1972 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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The dam, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an earth dam with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 26.8 feet and a length of 290 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 201.6 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 14 acres and draining a watershed area of 415 acres.
Although Weathers Dam is considered to have low hazard potential, it is subject to regular inspections with a frequency of 5 years. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. In terms of risk assessment, it is rated as moderate (3), indicating a moderate level of potential risk. The dam is situated in the Mobile District of Georgia and is not regulated by the state, with inspections being conducted by the state jurisdiction. Overall, Weathers Dam stands as a vital component in the local water resource infrastructure, providing both recreational opportunities and water management functions for the region.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
290 |
Dam Height |
26.8 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
21.6 |
Drainage Area |
415 |
Nid Storage |
201.6 |
Structural Height |
21.6 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Upatoi Creek Near Columbus
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275cfs |
Flint River Near Culloden
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1240cfs |
Chattahoochee River At West Point
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6360cfs |
Yellowjacket Cr At Hammett Rd Blw Hogansville
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64cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Us 280
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1990cfs |
New River At Ga 100
|
88cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sassafras Hill Campsite
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Bumblebee Ridge Campsite
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Old Sawmill Campsite
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F.D. Roosevelt State Park
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415
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417
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