Naturally Fresh Lake Dam

MORNING CREEK· Fulton, Georgia· Built 1965· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Naturally Fresh Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA)
Dam Length270 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage169 acre-ft
Normal Storage97 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area377 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
Year Modified1987
NID IDGA01529

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 25, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Corporate Leasing Corp.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Naturally Fresh Lake Dam?

Naturally Fresh 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 Naturally Fresh Lake Dam?

Naturally Fresh Lake Dam is owned by Corporate Leasing Corp. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Naturally Fresh Lake Dam built?

Naturally Fresh Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Naturally Fresh Lake Dam?

Naturally Fresh 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 Naturally Fresh Lake Dam?

Naturally Fresh Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Naturally Fresh Lake Dam last inspected?

Naturally Fresh Lake Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.