Technology Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Technology Park Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01813 |
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
Technology Park Atlanta, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Technology Park Lake Dam?
Technology Park 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 Technology Park Lake Dam?
Technology Park Lake Dam is owned by Technology Park Atlanta, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Technology Park Lake Dam built?
Technology Park Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Technology Park Lake Dam?
Technology Park 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 Technology Park Lake Dam?
Technology Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Technology Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Technology Park Lake Dam was last inspected on October 26, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.