East Lake Dam
East Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About East Lake Dam
The primary purpose of East Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elaine, Mcgaritym Et Al (private). It impounds the Kalves Creek near Mcdonough Community.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 570 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Mcdonough Community |
| River/Stream | Kalves Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.44167, -84.12639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 570 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Elaine, Mcgaritym Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01875 |
| Federal ID | GA01875 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |