Lake Charlotte Dam

Lake Charlotte Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Lake Charlotte Dam

The primary purpose of Lake Charlotte Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Atlanta (local government). It impounds the Tr-south River near Atlanta.

The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 421 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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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

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyFulton
Nearest CityAtlanta
River/StreamTr-south River
Coordinates33.67711, -84.35050

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length320 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage380 acre-ft
Max Storage380 acre-ft
Normal Storage131 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area421 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Atlanta
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA01954
Federal IDGA01954
More InfoState Dam Safety Program