Summer Lake Dam
Summer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Decatur County, Georgia, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Summer Lake Dam
Summer Lake Dam is a dam in Decatur, Georgia. The dam is owned by Boulware Properties Llc (private). It impounds the Sanborn Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
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.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Decatur |
| River/Stream | Sanborn Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.76250, -84.65194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Boulware Properties LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07019 |
| Federal ID | GA07019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |