Dunwoody Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dunwoody Country Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 93.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 56 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03844 |
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
Dunwoody Country Club of Atlanta
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dunwoody Country Club Lake Dam?
Dunwoody Country Club 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 Dunwoody Country Club Lake Dam?
Dunwoody Country Club Lake Dam is owned by Dunwoody Country Club of Atlanta (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dunwoody Country Club Lake Dam built?
Dunwoody Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Dunwoody Country Club Lake Dam?
Dunwoody Country Club 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 Dunwoody Country Club Lake Dam?
Dunwoody Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Dunwoody Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Dunwoody Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on July 5, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.