Mission-Sandy Springs Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Mission-Sandy Springs Lake Dam, also known as Lakeside North Dam, is a privately owned earth dam situated in Fulton County, Georgia, near the city of Dunwoody.


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Summary

The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a structural height of 17 feet and a total height of 29.7 feet. It impounds a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 6 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 13 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 1.3 acres.

Located in the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Mission-Sandy Springs Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with moderate risk management measures in place. Despite not being regulated by the state or subject to regular inspections, the dam remains an important feature for the local community's recreational activities and water resource management. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam a fascinating example of private ownership and management in the context of dam safety and risk assessment.

Dam Length

135

Dam Height

29.7

River Or Stream

unknown

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.3

Hydraulic Height

17

Nid Storage

13

Structural Height

17

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.