Upper Chatahoochee Nature Center Lake Dam
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 Length | 264 ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA08237 |
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
Fulton County Parks and Recreation Department
Local Government
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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.