Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,500 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01977 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Atlanta
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake Dam?
Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake Dam?
Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake Dam is owned by City of Atlanta (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake Dam built?
Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake Dam?
Lakewood Fairgrounds 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 Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake Dam?
Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake Dam last inspected?
Lakewood Fairgrounds Lake Dam was last inspected on May 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.