Carmichael Lake Dam
Carmichael Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carmichael Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Carmichael Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oracle Fulton Land Llc (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek near Rico.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 835 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 61 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,322 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 996 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 05/10/2017.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Rico |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.60472, -84.75869 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 835 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,322 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 909 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 996 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oracle Fulton Land LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01535 |
| Federal ID | GA01535 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |