Ward Lake Dam
Ward Lake Dam is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ward Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ward Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dekalb County (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Snapfinger.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 187 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/01/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Snapfinger |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.65528, -84.27278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dekalb County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01317 |
| Federal ID | GA01317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |