Old Vinings Lake Dam
Old Vinings Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cobb County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Old Vinings Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Old Vinings Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Retreat At Old Vinings Lake Hoa Inc (private). It impounds the Unknown near Camp Civitania Environs.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cobb |
| Nearest City | Camp Civitania Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.82028, -84.55000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Retreat at Old Vinings Lake HOA Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02294 |
| Federal ID | GA02294 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |