Glen Emerald Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Glen Emerald Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 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 | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 134 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01795 |
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 Natural Resources Management Office
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Glen Emerald Lake Dam?
Glen Emerald 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 Glen Emerald Lake Dam?
Glen Emerald Lake Dam is owned by Dekalb County Natural Resources Management Office (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Glen Emerald Lake Dam built?
Glen Emerald Lake Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Glen Emerald Lake Dam?
Glen Emerald 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 Glen Emerald Lake Dam?
Glen Emerald Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Glen Emerald Lake Dam last inspected?
Glen Emerald Lake Dam was last inspected on February 15, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.