Wigley Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Wigley Lake Dam, located in Cobb, Georgia, along the Little Noonday Creek, is a private-owned structure primarily designed for recreation.


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Summary

Built with an earth core type and buttress foundation, the dam stands at a height of 26.4 feet and stretches 357 feet in length. While the dam provides a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, its normal storage level is at 41 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7 acres.

Despite its recreational purpose, the dam poses a high hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in 2016. With a moderate risk rating, the dam requires regular inspections every two years to ensure safety and mitigate potential risks. Managed by the Georgia-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, the dam's enforcement, permitting, and inspection are overseen by the state regulatory agency to uphold safety standards and emergency preparedness. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wigley Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the critical balance between recreation and safety in managing water infrastructure.

Dam Length

357

Dam Height

26.4

River Or Stream

LITTLE NOONDAY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

83

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.