Pinley Lake Dam, also known as Sandy Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Fayetteville, Georgia.
Wind
Humidity
Built in 1970 by designer Raymond Pitts, this earth dam stands at a height of 20.9 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 692 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 420 acre-feet. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and is situated on Sandy Creek, within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Pinley Lake Dam has not been state-regulated but undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in May 2015. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures or federal agency involvement. Despite its unlisted foundations and condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam remains a key feature in the local area, providing a surface area of 56 acres for recreational activities and contributing to the overall water resource management in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Pinley Lake Dam to be an intriguing site to explore and study in the context of dam engineering and environmental impact.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
840 |
Dam Height |
20.9 |
River Or Stream |
SANDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
56 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.5 |
Drainage Area |
1100 |
Nid Storage |
692 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |