Stone Mountain Park Dam-North
Key Takeaway
Stone Mountain Park Dam-North 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 | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01962 |
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
Stone Mountain Memorial Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stone Mountain Park Dam-North?
Stone Mountain Park Dam-North 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 Stone Mountain Park Dam-North?
Stone Mountain Park Dam-North is owned by Stone Mountain Memorial Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stone Mountain Park Dam-North built?
Stone Mountain Park Dam-North 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 Stone Mountain Park Dam-North?
Stone Mountain Park Dam-North 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 Stone Mountain Park Dam-North?
Stone Mountain Park Dam-North has a dam height of 27 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 Stone Mountain Park Dam-North last inspected?
Stone Mountain Park Dam-North was last inspected on May 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.