Lake Kedron Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Kedron Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 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 | 54 ft (taller than 96.9% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 764 acres |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04476 |
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
Fayette County Board of Commissioners
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Kedron Dam?
Lake Kedron 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 Kedron Dam?
Lake Kedron Dam is owned by Fayette County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Kedron Dam built?
Lake Kedron Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Lake Kedron Dam?
Lake Kedron 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 Kedron Dam?
Lake Kedron Dam has a dam height of 54 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 Kedron Dam last inspected?
Lake Kedron Dam was last inspected on February 9, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.