City Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
City Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 460 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01537 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Shugart Family Partnership LLLP DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City Lake Dam?
City Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates City Lake Dam?
City Lake Dam is owned by Shugart Family Partnership LLLP DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City Lake Dam built?
City Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of City Lake Dam?
City 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 City Lake Dam?
City Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 City Lake Dam last inspected?
City Lake Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.