Buena Vista Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyDeKalb
Nearest CityGlenwood Hills
River/StreamU
Coordinates33.73203, -84.29563

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length377 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area334 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDeKalb County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/19/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA01333
Federal IDGA01333
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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