Krystal Lake Dam
Krystal Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Georgia, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Krystal Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Krystal Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gordon Lee Farms Lp (private). It impounds the Unknown near Chickamauga.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 573 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 187 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 163 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 02/27/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walker |
| Nearest City | Chickamauga |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.86703, -85.28417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 573 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 163 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gordon Lee Farms LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00764 |
| Federal ID | GA00764 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |