Dam Delays
We just received word today that the dam for Lake Peachtree has been reclassified as a Category 1 dam by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD). Which means that if the dam breaks people could die and property could be damaged.
I, like many of you, am anxiously waiting for the day when I can see our beautiful lake filled, but it looks as if we will have to wait even longer. The Lake Peachtree Dam may need repair so don’t expect to go swimming in the lake anytime soon.
What Does This Mean For Lake Peachtree?
This means that we can’t just put a bandaid on the dam. It will need either a major repair or to be completely redone. We are going to go out on a limb here and predict the future. We predict that Lake Peachtree will not be refilled this entire year. We are going to have an empty lake until next fall. The county and city might be able to dredge the lake in that time but we are not sure.
The good news, though, is that annual events that are typically held on Lake Peachtree have been approved to be hosted at Lake McIntosh. Those events include the Dragon Boat races and the Get Stoked event. Oh and the Peachtree City 4th of July fireworks will still be launched off at Drake Field.
EPD Findings
The Environmental Protection Division has classified the Lake Peachtree Dam as Category 1, which “denotes a probable loss of human life if the dam failed, based on 2008 maps of the 100-year flood plain. The reclassification may result in more stringent construction standards for the dam and spillway, with a corresponding higher cost to make the repairs necessary to refill the lake.” Vanessa Fleisch, the Mayor of Peachtree City, said, “’Obviously, the safety of those downstream will be the first priority. But if the modeling shows significantly different results than the findings of the EPD, an appeal may be our best option to ensure the correct level of repairs are made.’”
What Can You Expect?
So basically, there hasn’t been a hard conclusion on the extent of repairs necessary to the dam, but I’m not holding my breath on seeing our lake full anytime this summer.
2 Responses to Dam Delays! Lake Peachtree Empty This Year & Next?
- CHI Flat Iron on December 7, 2015 at 12:07 pm get together marketing society, exchange the benefits of the terrific earthly concern of earpiece again. That is the to the highest degree from your war paint. This past helps your muscles up. You don’t ask to lead your money blessed. tone for construction to oversee your in the flesh funds in artifact do. get encyclopedism a Cheap Ray Ban Sunglasses Jimmy choo Shoes online Gucci Handbags Michael Kors Handbags Cheap Oakley Sunglasses Celine Outlet Coach Factory Outlet Coach Purses Cheap Oakley Sunglasses Coach Factory Outlet Coach Outlet Online Coa
- GH on June 25, 2014 at 7:28 am My Problem with all this is this. Couple years ago we had an issue with the nastiest tasting water. Peachtree City said it was because the Lake “Flipped” meaning that because of the temperature differences it cause the cold water on the bottom to rise and the warm to fall and vice versa. I was thinking the whole time “you mean to tell me you cannot filter that out?!?” Turns out that was a LIE. One of the more obscure ponds they pull water from had a crazy algae bloom and they didn’t find it for two months. So now this Dam Excuse of it being a class one dam is tha
Recent Peachtree City News
Local Gutter Cleaning Company Expands To Buford
One of our very own home grown businesses is growing again. Congratulations guys!
New Gym in Peachtree City
New Gym in Peachtree City is coming on November 2, 2019. FITNESS STADIUM
Peachtree City: The Best Place to Lose Your Keys
Usually when keys are lost, they're gone for good. But not in Peachtree City! In Peachtree City you're more likely to find lost keys, phones, and wallets! Check out a story of a lost and found item in PTC.
Try Dragon Boat Racing for Free
Come out and try dragon boat racing for free at Lake Mcintosh! If you haven't tried it, you owe it to yourself to get out and go for it.
Electrical Fire Near Peachtree City Hall
There was a fire today in Peachtree City near the city hall. See pictures and learn what happened.
Peachtree City Author – Best Seller on Amazon
Local Peachtree City author Larissa Reinhart writes about the South, has lived in Japan, and even taught at Sandy Creek High School. She has been an Amazon best seller, on Barnes & Noble best selling list, and Kindle's top 10!
Fayette County Woman Charged for Tax Scam Worth Millions
A local Fayette County woman is being charged for involvement in a tax scam that affected people nationwide. Read about how she did it and her charges here!
Woman Gets Shot in Fayetteville GA!
Shootings are not uncommon across the United States but it does come as a surprise to many here in Fayette County. Last night (Monday July 28, 2014) a victim was shot at the Walmart in Fayetteville, GA at the Fayette…
Assault and Robbery in Peachtree City: Help Find the Robber!
Check up on what happened with this local resident early Sunday morning. If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact the Peachtree City Police Department.
Philanthropy’s Finest: PTC has Nationally Ranked Charity In Top 1%
The Midwest Food Bank is ranked in the top 1% of charities nationwide. See how you can help in Peachtree City!
This page was written for PTC People in 2014 and is kept as it was. Details may have changed since.