Gilham's Lake Dam, located in Roswell, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves as a vital recreational resource in the area.
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The dam, with a height of 41.4 feet and a length of 170 feet, impounds Willeo Creek to create a surface area of 20.2 acres and a storage capacity of 282 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is recreation, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities.
Managed by a private owner, Gilham's Lake Dam is regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam, classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, has a high hazard potential but was assessed to be in satisfactory condition during the last inspection in February 2016. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not experienced any significant modifications or emergency events in recent years.
The dam's location within Fulton County, Georgia, and its designation as a controlled spillway structure with uncontrolled outlet gates highlight its importance in managing water resources in the region. With its picturesque setting and recreational offerings, Gilham's Lake Dam stands as a symbol of the intersection between water management, climate resilience, and community enjoyment.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
170 |
Dam Height |
41.4 |
River Or Stream |
WILLEO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
21.4 |
Drainage Area |
816 |
Nid Storage |
282 |
Structural Height |
21.4 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
41 |