Cresent Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 150 ft long. 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 Cresent Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cresent Lake 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 Basf Catalysts LLC (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 343 acre-feet.
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 04/01/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Decatur |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 30.74222, -84.50586 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 343 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 343 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Basf Catalysts LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04205 |
| Federal ID | GA04205 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |