Niskey Lake Dam
Niskey Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Georgia, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Niskey Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Niskey Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Niskey Lake Waterworks, Incorporated (private). It impounds the Unknown near Ben Hill.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 349 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 722 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/05/2017.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Ben Hill |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.71789, -84.53053 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 349 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 349 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 722 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Niskey Lake Waterworks, Incorporated |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01518 |
| Federal ID | GA01518 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |