Upper Chatahoochee Nature Center Lake Dam

Fulton, Georgia· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Upper Chatahoochee Nature Center Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in GA)
Dam Length264 ft
Max Storage44 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA08237

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Fulton County Parks and Recreation Department

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Upper Chatahoochee Nature Center Lake Dam?

Upper Chatahoochee Nature Center 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 Upper Chatahoochee Nature Center Lake Dam?

Upper Chatahoochee Nature Center Lake Dam is owned by Fulton County Parks and Recreation Department (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Upper Chatahoochee Nature Center Lake Dam?

Upper Chatahoochee Nature Center Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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.

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.