Preferred Land Lake Dam
Preferred Land Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Preferred Land Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Preferred Land Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ward,felker,w.jr. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Union City.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 507 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 181 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 366 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 | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.55453, -84.48428 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 507 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 366 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ward,Felker,W.Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01531 |
| Federal ID | GA01531 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |