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Weems Pond in Cusseta, Georgia, is a federally-owned recreation area managed by the US Army. The dam, completed in 1933, stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 2500 feet across Oswichee Creek, creating a picturesque surface area of 69 acres. With a normal storage capacity of 285 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 473 acre-feet, Weems Pond provides opportunities for water-based recreation while also serving as a low-hazard structure in terms of emergency risk potential.
Despite its age, Weems Pond has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a level of risk management measures in place. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 53 feet, and it is not regulated or inspected by the state. The primary purpose of Weems Pond is for recreation, and it remains a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the Chattahoochee County area. Overall, Weems Pond offers a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy nature while also serving as a vital water resource in the region.
Year_Completed | 1933 |
Dam_Height | 10 |
River_Or_Stream | Oswichee Creek |
Dam_Length | 2500 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 69 |
Hydraulic_Height | 10 |
Drainage_Area | 5 |
Nid_Storage | 473 |
Structural_Height | 10 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 10 |
LINE CREEK NEAR SENOIA | 325cfs |
CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER AT US 27 | 4570cfs |
HILLABAHATCHEE CREEK AT THAXTON RD | 24cfs |
SHOAL CREEK AT SHOAL CREEK RD | 97cfs |
FLINT RIVER NEAR CULLODEN | 4630cfs |
NEW RIVER AT GA 100 | 191cfs |
FLINT RIVER NEAR GRIFFIN | 969cfs |