Charles Lake Dam is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Georgia, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 400 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 Charles Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Charles Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Davidson Mineral Properties (private). It impounds the Unknown near Rock Chapel.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/01/2005. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Rock Chapel |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.72822, -84.09658 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Davidson Mineral Properties |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01789 |
| Federal ID | GA01789 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |