Kings Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kings Lake Dam, located in Fulton, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

This private Earth dam, standing at 17.8 feet high and spanning 359 feet in length, has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated" as of the last inspection in July 1984.

Despite its age, Kings Lake Dam's risk level is considered manageable, with no state regulation or inspection requirements currently in place. The dam's spillway type is listed as "Uncontrolled", and it features uncontrolled outlet gates. The surrounding area has a surface area of 10.1 acres, with a drainage area of 105 square miles. Although the dam is not under federal jurisdiction, its location in the Mobile District highlights its significance in the region's water resource and climate management landscape.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Kings Lake Dam an intriguing structure to study, with its historical significance and recreational purpose serving as a focal point for understanding dam infrastructure in the state of Georgia. The dam's unique characteristics, such as its buttress core type and uncontrolled spillway, offer valuable insights into dam design and engineering practices. As a privately-owned dam with a low hazard potential, it presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of private ownership, risk assessment, and water management in the region.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

359

Dam Height

17.8

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.1

Drainage Area

105

Nid Storage

75

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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.