Candler Lake Dam, located in DeKalb, Georgia, was completed in 1955 and serves as a crucial structure for recreation purposes.
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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 |
S.F. Peachtree Creek
|
11cfs |
N.F. Peachtree Creek
|
19cfs |
Peachtree Creek At Atlanta
|
54cfs |
Nancy Creek At Rickenbacker Drive
|
16cfs |
Proctor Creek At Hortense Way
|
5cfs |
Nancy Creek At West Wesley Road
|
22cfs |