Joy Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyClayton
Nearest CityREX
River/StreamUNNAMED
Coordinates33.61306, -84.31556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length620 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage206 acre-ft
Max Storage206 acre-ft
Normal Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area269 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBarnett, John - Joy Lake LLC;Better Investments, LLC;Clayton County Board of Commissioners
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/10/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA01302
Federal IDGA01302
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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