Kenilworth Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Kenilworth Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 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 | 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 169 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | GA01940 |
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 Roads and Drainage Division Kenilworth Estates Community Assoc. Behring Family Trust
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kenilworth Lake Dam?
Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth Lake Dam?
Kenilworth Lake Dam is owned by Dekalb County Roads and Drainage Division Kenilworth Estates Community Assoc. Behring Family Trust (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kenilworth Lake Dam built?
Kenilworth Lake Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Kenilworth Lake Dam?
Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth Lake Dam?
Kenilworth Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Kenilworth Lake Dam last inspected?
Kenilworth Lake Dam was last inspected on March 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.