Capital City Country Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Capital City Country Club Lake Dam, located in Fulton County, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1925 primarily for recreational purposes.


°F

°F

mph

Wind

%

Humidity

Summary

With a height of 23 feet and a structural height of 17.7 feet, this dam serves as a key feature of the Capital City Country Club's lake, offering a surface area of 18.4 acres and a normal storage capacity of 126 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is classified as high, but its condition assessment as of February 2017 was deemed satisfactory.

Managed by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, this dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Its spillway type is listed as uncontrolled, and it has uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam's risk assessment is categorized as moderate, with a risk level of 3. While there have been no modifications in recent years, regular inspections are conducted every two years to ensure the dam's safety and integrity. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Capital City Country Club Lake Dam represents a fascinating intersection of human engineering and natural beauty, providing both recreational opportunities and important water storage capacity in the region.

Year Completed

1925

Dam Length

330

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18.4

Hydraulic Height

17.7

Drainage Area

912

Nid Storage

355

Structural Height

17.7

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
Seasonal Comparison

Weather Forecast

Dam Data Reference

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.