Willow Springs Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Willow Springs Lake Dam, also known as Arvida Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Roswell, Georgia.


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Summary

Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 30.6 feet and has a length of 550 feet, providing recreational opportunities for visitors in the area. With a normal storage capacity of 195 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 360 acre-feet, the dam serves as an important water resource for the surrounding community.

Managed by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, Willow Springs Lake Dam is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in January 2020 deemed it satisfactory, with a moderate risk rating of 3. While the dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, its risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unspecified.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Willow Springs Lake Dam an intriguing structure in Fulton County, Georgia, with its mix of recreational and safety considerations. As a privately owned dam, it plays a crucial role in providing water storage and leisure activities for the local community, while also being subject to state regulations and inspections to mitigate potential risks and ensure public safety.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

550

Dam Height

30.6

River Or Stream

Unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Drainage Area

220

Nid Storage

360

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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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.