Atlanta Gas Light Lake Dam, located in Cherokee, Georgia, was completed in 1925 and serves primarily for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.
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The dam, standing at 49 feet high and stretching 425 feet in length, has a storage capacity of 402 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 23 acres. With a drainage area of 775 acres, the dam has a maximum discharge of 402 cubic feet per second.
Managed by a private entity, Atlanta Gas Light Lake Dam is regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam is classified as having a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition. In the event of an emergency, the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlets gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment, risk management measures and guidelines for emergency action plans are not specified for this dam.
This Earth-type dam, with a buttress core type, holds a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Enthusiasts interested in water infrastructure and environmental conservation would find Atlanta Gas Light Lake Dam a significant structure to monitor and study in the context of sustainable water resource management and climate change adaptation.
Year Completed |
1925 |
Dam Length |
425 |
Dam Height |
49 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Drainage Area |
775 |
Nid Storage |
402 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
49 |
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