Cofer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cobb County, Georgia, built in 1956. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 525 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Cofer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cofer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Doyal, Luryle (private). It impounds the Unknown near Petree Road Environs.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 179 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 04/01/1989. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cobb |
| Nearest City | Petree Road Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.89889, -84.61806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 179 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Doyal, Luryle |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02414 |
| Federal ID | GA02414 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |