West Mangham Lake Dam
West Mangham Lake Dam is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Georgia, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About West Mangham Lake Dam
The primary purpose of West Mangham Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hubbard, William (private). It impounds the Buck Creek near Bremen.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 315 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/12/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Bremen |
| River/Stream | Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.71775, -84.09025 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 315 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hubbard, William |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02513 |
| Federal ID | GA02513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |