Murrays Lake Dam
Murrays Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cobb County, Georgia, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Murrays Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Murrays Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Murray, Eulene (private). It impounds the Unknown near Roberts Road Environs.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 706 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 284 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 11/28/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cobb |
| Nearest City | Roberts Road Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.99444, -84.61667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 706 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Murray, Eulene |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/28/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02525 |
| Federal ID | GA02525 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |