Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1
Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1 is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Georgia, built in 1940. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1
The primary purpose of Scott Candler Reservoir Dam #1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dekalb County Watershed Management (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Atlanta.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 3,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,296 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/04/2021.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Atlanta |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.93611, -84.27889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,296 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,296 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Dekalb County Watershed Management |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01311 |
| Federal ID | GA01311 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |