Timber Trace Lake Dam in Stone Mountain, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 1988 for recreational purposes.
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Standing at a height of 40 feet with a hydraulic height of 29 feet, the dam spans 370 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 29 acre-feet. While the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, it is rated as having a moderate risk level.
Managed by the private owner, Timber Trace Lake Dam does not fall under state regulation or permitting. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with inspections conducted every 5 years. Despite its unregulated status, the dam's risk level is closely monitored, and emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), are yet to be defined.
Located in DeKalb County, Georgia, Timber Trace Lake Dam's unique design by HILL FISTER showcases a blend of Earth and Buttress core types. Its scenic setting and recreational purpose make it a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the intersection of human engineering and natural beauty.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
370 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
N.F. Peachtree Creek At Graves Rd
|
0cfs |
Yellow River At Ga 124
|
233cfs |
No Business Creek At Lee Road
|
11cfs |
N.F. Peachtree Creek
|
19cfs |
S.F. Peachtree Creek
|
11cfs |
Yellow River At Pleasant Hill Rd
|
321cfs |