Candler Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Candler Lake Dam, located in DeKalb, Georgia, was completed in 1955 and serves as a crucial structure for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at 8 feet high and stretching 165 feet in length, this Earth dam on the Emory Branch river provides a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 29 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has an uncontrolled outlet gate.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Candler Lake Dam has not been inspected or assessed for condition in recent years, leaving its safety and maintenance status unclear. The dam is privately owned and is not regulated by the state, with no inspection, permitting, or enforcement actions reported. The lack of recent data on emergency preparedness and risk management measures raises questions about the dam's resilience in the face of potential climate-related challenges. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Candler Lake Dam's historical significance and current condition intriguing, prompting further investigation into its management and sustainability practices.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

165

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

EMORY BANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

7

Drainage Area

23

Nid Storage

65

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

8
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.