Wicker, located in Macon, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam constructed in 1974 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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This structure serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a height of 31 feet and a length of 350 feet, providing a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Tr- Walnut Creek in Jones County, Georgia, within the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
The dam at Wicker has a low hazard potential and is categorized as having a moderate risk level. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 32 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 148 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment of the dam is not currently available, the risk management measures and emergency action plan status for the structure are not reported. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam at Wicker remains an important resource for fish and wildlife habitat in the area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in Georgia may find Wicker to be an intriguing site to study and monitor. With its unique purpose as a Fish and Wildlife Pond and its location within the Congressional District 08 of Georgia, this dam presents opportunities for research and conservation efforts. Further investigation into the condition assessment, risk management strategies, and emergency preparedness of Wicker could provide valuable insights into the resilience of water infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Walnut Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.15 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
31 |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
28cfs |
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
82cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
2310cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
635cfs |
Little River Near Eatonton
|
158cfs |
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
7cfs |