Wood Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Wood Lake Dam, located in Walton, Georgia, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose that remains unspecified.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 50 feet and a storage capacity of 460 acre-feet, serves as a low-hazard potential site with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam, completed at an unknown date, features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, while also being classified as a buttress core type.

Despite its modest hazard potential, Wood Lake Dam remains under state jurisdiction and is subject to regular inspections, with the last inspection occurring in August 2009. The dam is not regulated or permitted by the state but does adhere to inspection standards. Located within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam is not associated with any federal agencies in terms of ownership, funding, or design.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wood Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned earth dam in Georgia. With a storage capacity of 460 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres, this dam contributes to the local hydrological landscape. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and low hazard potential make it an interesting site for further study and monitoring in the context of water resource management and climate resilience.

Dam Height

50

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Nid Storage

460

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

50
       
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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.