Webb Lake Dam, located in Candler, Georgia, is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
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This buttress dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans a length of 616 feet, with a storage capacity of 215 acre-feet. Situated on Fifteenmile Creek, the dam serves as a vital component for water control and regulation, especially during periods of increased discharge.
Despite not being state regulated, Webb Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in May 2016. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, contributing to its moderate risk assessment rating. While the hazard potential remains undetermined and the condition assessment is not rated, the dam continues to fulfill its purpose of water storage and management effectively. With its strategic location and design, Webb Lake Dam exemplifies the importance of maintaining and monitoring water structures for sustainable resource utilization and climate resilience in the region.
Dam Length |
616 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
FIFTEENMILE CREEK |
Surface Area |
20 |
Nid Storage |
215 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
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557cfs |
Ogeechee River At Midville
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662cfs |
Canoochee River Near Claxton
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16cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis
|
7cfs |
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
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105cfs |
Brier Creek At Millhaven
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458cfs |
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Primative 4
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Primative 5
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George L Smith State Park
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