Buckner Lake Dam
Buckner Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Buckner Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Buckner Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Current, James P. Et Al Current, James P. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Palmetto.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 05/04/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Palmetto |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.55500, -84.65694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Current, James P. ET AL Current, James P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01951 |
| Federal ID | GA01951 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |