Weems Pond in Cusseta, Georgia, is a federally-owned recreation area managed by the US Army.
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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 Length |
2500 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
Oswichee Creek |
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 |
Upatoi Creek Near Columbus
|
275cfs |
Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell
|
118cfs |
Hannahatchee Creek At Union
|
107cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Us 280
|
1990cfs |
Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston
|
220cfs |
Muckalee Creek Near Americus
|
222cfs |