Kings Cliff Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Kings Cliff Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. 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 | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| NID ID | GA03913 |
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 Government Key Development
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kings Cliff Lake Dam?
Kings Cliff 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 Kings Cliff Lake Dam?
Kings Cliff Lake Dam is owned by DeKalb County Government Key Development (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Kings Cliff Lake Dam?
Kings Cliff 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 Kings Cliff Lake Dam?
Kings Cliff Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Kings Cliff Lake Dam last inspected?
Kings Cliff Lake Dam was last inspected on January 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.