Candler Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyDeKalb
Nearest CityATLANTA
River/StreamEMORY BANCH
Coordinates33.80000, -84.31528

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length165 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage65 acre-ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area23 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerEmory University
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA01321
Federal IDGA01321
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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