Capital City Country Club Lake Dam, located in Fulton County, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1925 primarily for recreational purposes.
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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 |
Nancy Creek At Rickenbacker Drive
|
16cfs |
N.F. Peachtree Creek
|
19cfs |
S.F. Peachtree Creek
|
11cfs |
Peachtree Creek At Atlanta
|
54cfs |
Nancy Creek At West Wesley Road
|
22cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Atlanta
|
2130cfs |