Kimberly-Clark Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kimberly-Clark Lake Dam in Fulton, Georgia, is a privately owned structure designed by Pharr Eng.


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and completed in 1981. The dam stands at a height of 32.4 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 155 acre-feet. Situated in the Savannah District, the dam has a low hazard potential according to assessments, with a moderate risk level.

The earth dam, with a buttress core type, spans 510 feet and has an uncontrolled spillway. The inspection frequency is every five years, with the last inspection conducted in June 2017. The dam's condition is currently not rated, and there are no emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared. Despite these factors, the dam poses a low hazard potential, indicating a relatively low risk to surrounding areas.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Kimberly-Clark Lake Dam an interesting site for its design and structural features, as well as its recreational purpose. The dam's location in Roswell, Georgia, offers opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoyment of the surrounding environment. While the dam has a moderate risk level, its low hazard potential suggests that it is well-maintained and poses minimal danger to the area.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Length

510

Dam Height

32.4

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

65

Nid Storage

155

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.