Queens Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cobb County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 485 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Queens Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Queens Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Queen, S. C. (private). It impounds the Queen Branch near Smyrna.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 358 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,400 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cobb |
| Nearest City | Smyrna |
| River/Stream | Queen Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.79583, -84.53750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 358 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 358 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1,400 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Queen, S. C. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01483 |
| Federal ID | GA01483 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |