Deer Field Trail Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Deer Field Trail Lake Dam, located in College Park, Georgia, was completed in 1949 primarily for the purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at a height of 19.6 feet and spans a length of 262 feet, with a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it is classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.

The dam is situated in Fulton County, Georgia, within the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, it serves as a recreational resource for the local community, offering an 8-acre surface area for various water activities. The dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," with no official emergency action plan in place, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk assessment and management measures for this structure.

While the Deer Field Trail Lake Dam may not have a significant impact on a large drainage area, its presence as a recreational feature highlights the intersection of water resource management and public enjoyment. With its historical significance and potential risks, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of balancing human activities with the need for safety and environmental stewardship in our water infrastructure systems.

Year Completed

1949

Dam Length

262

Dam Height

19.6

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Drainage Area

400

Nid Storage

65

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.