Adair Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clayton County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Adair Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Adair Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Adair Mortgage Company (private). It impounds the Unknown near Riverdale.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 148 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required