Wright Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Georgia, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 150 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 Wright Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wright Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bistic Investment LLC (private). It impounds the Tar Creek near Fairburn.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 05/07/2015. That was over 11 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 | Fairburn |
| River/Stream | Tar Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.52494, -84.53544 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bistic Investment LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01368 |
| Federal ID | GA01368 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |