Lake Kedron Dam
Lake Kedron Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Georgia, built in 1986. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Kedron Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Kedron Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fayette County Board Of Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Flat Creek near Peachtree City.
The dam stands 54 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 764 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 26,648 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 02/09/2016. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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 | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Peachtree City |
| River/Stream | Flat Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.42339, -84.57778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26,648 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26,648 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18,336 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 764 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fayette County Board of Commissioners |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04476 |
| Federal ID | GA04476 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |