Frehejan Farms Lake Dam, located in Alpharetta, Georgia, is a state-owned earth dam built in 1975 with a primary purpose that remains unspecified.
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Standing at a height of 27.8 feet, this buttress-type dam stretches 300 feet in length and boasts a storage capacity of 27.4 acre-feet. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level.
This structure, managed by the state of Georgia, has not been rated for its condition, but undergoes inspections every five years, with the last one conducted in June 2017. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection. With its location in Fulton County amidst the picturesque surroundings of Frehejan Farms Lake, this dam serves as a vital water resource, contributing to the local ecosystem and climate resilience efforts in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management would find the unique characteristics and risk profile of Frehejan Farms Lake Dam both intriguing and pertinent to their interests.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
27.8 |
River Or Stream |
Unknown |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
27.4 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
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