Joy West Lake Dam

Georgia — Clayton County — BEAVERDAM CREEK

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyClayton
RiverBEAVERDAM CREEK
Coordinates33.53411, -84.40614

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length580 ft
NID Storage133 acre-ft
Max Storage133 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 10, 2017
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBelmont Georgia Limited Partnership
Other NameJoy Lake

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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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