Harbin Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Harbin Lake Dam, also known as Johnson Creek Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in DeKalb, Georgia, specifically in the city of Lithonia.


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Summary

This earth-type dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 17 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam's reservoir has a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 70 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 14 acres.

Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment, it has not undergone inspection since January 1989. The risk assessment for the Harbin Lake Dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date and no specific risk management measures documented. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, without any associated locks or lock structures. Despite its age and lack of recent inspections, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for the community while maintaining a moderate risk level.

Dam Length

610

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

JOHNSON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

13

Nid Storage

97

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.