Bishop Lake Dam

Georgia — Cobb County — BISHOP CREEK

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCobb
RiverBISHOP CREEK
Coordinates34.00041, -84.41811

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length375 ft
NID Storage399 acre-ft
Max Storage399 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 9, 2016
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1945
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBishop Lake Civic Association

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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