Kemp Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clayton County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 283 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kemp Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kemp Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lmm Lots LLC (private). It impounds the Name Unknown near Jonesboro.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 283 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 313 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/1993. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Clayton |
| Nearest City | Jonesboro |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.48142, -84.35703 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 283 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 313 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lmm Lots LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01297 |
| Federal ID | GA01297 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |