Wyatt Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Wyatt Lake Dam, located in Haralson County, Georgia, was completed in 1943 and stands at a height of 30.5 feet, with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a core type of buttress, has a storage capacity of 178 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 370 square miles. The dam, managed by a private owner, has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition.

Despite its low hazard potential, Wyatt Lake Dam poses a moderate risk, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. The surrounding area offers a surface area of 10 acres for recreational activities, making it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam is situated in a picturesque location in Buchanan, Georgia, offering a serene spot for visitors to enjoy nature and water-based activities.

With its historical significance dating back to the early 1940s, Wyatt Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and recreational infrastructure in the region. While it may not be heavily regulated by state agencies, the dam continues to provide a valuable resource for both locals and visitors alike, showcasing the intersection of engineering marvels and natural beauty in the heart of Georgia.

Year Completed

1943

Dam Length

339

Dam Height

30.5

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

370

Nid Storage

178

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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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.