Bunyan Lake Dam
Bunyan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clayton County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Bunyan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bunyan Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Old Mill Landing Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Name Unknown near Morrow.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 120 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 07/01/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Clayton |
| Nearest City | Morrow |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.57464, -84.30014 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Old Mill Landing Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01784 |
| Federal ID | GA01784 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |