Lake Peachtree Dam
Lake Peachtree Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Peachtree Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Peachtree Dam 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 Fayette County Water System (local government). It impounds the Flat Creek near Peachtree City.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 311 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 230 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,569 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,000 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 08/01/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Peachtree City |
| River/Stream | Flat Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.38469, -84.57322 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 311 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,569 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,569 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,840 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 230 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,000 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Fayette County Water System |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01337 |
| Federal ID | GA01337 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |