North Lake Dam
North Lake Dam is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Georgia, built in 1953. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Lake Dam
The primary purpose of North Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Atlanta Community Services (private). It impounds the Unknown near Atlanta.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 272 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/16/2017. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
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 | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Atlanta |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.85723, -84.25220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 272 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Atlanta Community Services |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02051 |
| Federal ID | GA02051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |