Whelchel # 1 Dam
Georgia — Lumpkin County — UNKNOWN
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lumpkin |
| River | UNKNOWN |
| Coordinates | 34.43806, -84.00167 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 1, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1987 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Georgia Welchel LLC |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.