Lake Forrest Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Forrest 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 | 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 160 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA03828 |
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
City of Atlanta;City of Sandy Springs;Gilbert Aleman;Three Lakes Corporation;William Harrison
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Forrest Dam?
Lake Forrest 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 Lake Forrest Dam?
Lake Forrest Dam is owned by City of Atlanta;City of Sandy Springs;Gilbert Aleman;Three Lakes Corporation;William Harrison (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Forrest Dam?
Lake Forrest 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 Lake Forrest Dam?
Lake Forrest 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 Lake Forrest Dam last inspected?
Lake Forrest Dam was last inspected on February 11, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.