Atlanta Reservoir Dam No. 2
Atlanta Reservoir Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Atlanta Reservoir Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of Atlanta Reservoir Dam No. 2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Atlanta (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Atlanta.
The dam stands 83 feet tall and stretches 2,640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 41 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/02/2016. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 83 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Atlanta |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.79167, -84.41667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 996 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 41 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Atlanta |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/02/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01495 |
| Federal ID | GA01495 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |