Clayton County International Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Clayton County International Park Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. 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 | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 289 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2006 |
| NID ID | GA03698 |
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
Clayton County Board of Commissioners
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clayton County International Park Lake Dam?
Clayton County International Park 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 Clayton County International Park Lake Dam?
Clayton County International Park Lake Dam is owned by Clayton County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clayton County International Park Lake Dam built?
Clayton County International Park Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Clayton County International Park Lake Dam?
Clayton County International Park 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 Clayton County International Park Lake Dam?
Clayton County International Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Clayton County International Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Clayton County International Park Lake Dam was last inspected on January 10, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.