Simmons Lake Dam is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 142 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 Simmons Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Simmons Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Brown, Gardner (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 142 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 650 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/1979. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.84444, -84.28194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 142 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 650 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Brown, Gardner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01319 |
| Federal ID | GA01319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |