Milams Lake Dam

Milams Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Milams Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Milams Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lorica Llc Grenland Georgia, Inc. (private). It impounds the Trickum Creek near Fairburn.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 120 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyFulton
Nearest CityFairburn
River/StreamTrickum Creek
Coordinates33.55139, -84.58750

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area120 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLorica LLC Grenland Georgia, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA01538
Federal IDGA01538
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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