Weeks Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mcdonalds Lake Dam Battle Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Weeks Lake Dam, located in Jefferson, Georgia, was completed in 1964 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an earth dam with a core type of buttress and stands at a height of 19 feet. It has a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, with a length of 435 feet and a storage capacity of 121 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, Weeks Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection was carried out in February 2003. The dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps remain unprepared, raising potential concerns for the management and response to any unforeseen emergencies or disasters related to the dam.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Weeks Lake Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of water management, recreational infrastructure, and risk assessment. With its unique design and location in the Wadley environs, the dam offers a case study in balancing the benefits of water storage and recreation with the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
435 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
121 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ogeechee River At Midville
|
553cfs |
Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro
|
150cfs |
Brier Creek Near Waynesboro
|
396cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis
|
8cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
120cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
3050cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Weeks Lake Dam