Chimney Lake Dam Lower
Chimney Lake Dam Lower is an earth dam located in Cobb County, Georgia, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chimney Lake Dam Lower
The primary purpose of Chimney Lake Dam Lower is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Chimney Lakes Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Unnamed.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 09/01/1997. That was over 28 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cobb |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 34.03333, -84.42028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Chimney Lakes Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05508 |
| Federal ID | GA05508 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |