Project Detail

Project Overview

Lake Erin Dam is a Category 1 dam according to criteria established by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s Safe Dams Program. Under DeKalb County’s maintenance responsibility, staff has received copies of inspection reports noting deficiencies in the dam dating as far back as 2010. Following the assumption of Public Works maintenance responsibilities in July of 2023, and after the approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with DeKalb County, the City of Tucker has an increased sense of urgency to bring the Lake Erin Dam into compliance.      

DESCRIPTION:

AECOM has performed all of the previous site surveys, hydraulic & hydrologic study, spillway alternatives analysis, and monthly inspections. Now that the design is complete, and a construction bid had been awarded, work will begin in early 2025. This project will include a new outlet structure, spillway, and dam to comply with the Environmental Protection Division’s Safe Dams requirements.

OBJECTIVES:

• Repair the Lake Erin Dam, bringing it into updated compliance with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division ‘Safe Dams’ Program.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

• January 16. 2025 – Public Information Open House at City Hall

PROPOSED PROJECT FUNDING/COST ESTIMATE:

• DeKalb County ARPA funds – $1.4 M
• City Capital Budget – $2.6 M