Wolhwender Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Wolhwender Lake Dam, located in Randolph, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 9.2 feet and a length of 300 feet, the dam holds a normal storage capacity of 78.3 acre-feet and has a surface area of 17.4 acres. The dam is situated on Yankee Branch and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.

While the exact year of completion is unknown, Wolhwender Lake Dam remains in good condition and has not been rated for its structural integrity. The dam's associated structures are non-existent, and it has not been subject to recent inspections or maintenance. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Wolhwender Lake Dam continues to provide a picturesque setting for recreational activities in the region. Overall, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness status are currently not documented, highlighting the need for further assessment and monitoring to ensure public safety and environmental protection.

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

9.2

River Or Stream

YANKEE BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

17.4

Drainage Area

1283

Nid Storage

80

Structural Height

9.1

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

9
       
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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.