East Point Reservoir Dam
East Point Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Georgia, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About East Point Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of East Point Reservoir 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 City Of East Point (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Atlanta.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 236 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 50 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/19/2017. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Atlanta |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.69714, -84.54256 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of East Point |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01899 |
| Federal ID | GA01899 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |