Pinley Lake Dam
Pinley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pinley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pinley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George Kritko The Goodwin Trust (private). It impounds the Sandy Creek near Fayetteville.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 692 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,100 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 05/20/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Fayetteville |
| River/Stream | Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.47972, -84.53611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 692 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 692 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,100 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | George Kritko The Goodwin Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01346 |
| Federal ID | GA01346 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |