Buena Vista Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Buena Vista Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 377 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 334 sq mi |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | GA01333 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DeKalb County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Buena Vista Lake Dam?
Buena Vista Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Buena Vista Lake Dam?
Buena Vista Lake Dam is owned by DeKalb County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Buena Vista Lake Dam?
Buena Vista Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Buena Vista Lake Dam?
Buena Vista Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Buena Vista Lake Dam last inspected?
Buena Vista Lake Dam was last inspected on March 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.