Suwanee Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clayton County, Georgia, built in 1947. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 369 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 Suwanee Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Suwanee Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Suwanee Lake, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Forest Park.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 369 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 96 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2005. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Clayton |
| Nearest City | Forest Park |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.60194, -84.37028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 369 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 96 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Suwanee Lake, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01892 |
| Federal ID | GA01892 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |