Blue Heron Lake Dam
Blue Heron Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blue Heron Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Blue Heron Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bryant, Curtis (private). It impounds the Deep Creek near Union City.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 193 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 98 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 04/25/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Union City |
| River/Stream | Deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.59106, -84.56664 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 193 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 98 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bryant, Curtis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01525 |
| Federal ID | GA01525 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |