Stone Mountain Park Dam-South
Key Takeaway
Stone Mountain Park Dam-South is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 408 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01327 |
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-South?
Stone Mountain Park Dam-South 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-South?
Stone Mountain Park Dam-South 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-South built?
Stone Mountain Park Dam-South was completed in 1960, making it 66 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-South?
Stone Mountain Park Dam-South 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-South?
Stone Mountain Park Dam-South has a dam height of 16 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-South last inspected?
Stone Mountain Park Dam-South was last inspected on May 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.