Exchange Park Lake Dam (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Exchange Park Lake Dam (Upper) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| NID ID | GA03920 |
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
DEKALB COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Exchange Park Lake Dam (Upper)?
Exchange Park Lake Dam (Upper) 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 Exchange Park Lake Dam (Upper)?
Exchange Park Lake Dam (Upper) 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 Exchange Park Lake Dam (Upper)?
Exchange Park Lake Dam (Upper) 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 Exchange Park Lake Dam (Upper)?
Exchange Park Lake Dam (Upper) has a dam height of 26 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 Exchange Park Lake Dam (Upper) last inspected?
Exchange Park Lake Dam (Upper) was last inspected on September 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.