Milams Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 350 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Fairburn |
| River/Stream | Trickum Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.55139, -84.58750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lorica LLC Grenland Georgia, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01538 |
| Federal ID | GA01538 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |