Safe Dams Program News Today

Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin signed a contract in 2020 obligating the city to cover half the cost of Windward dam. Councilmembers say they knew nothing of the agreement until two

The city of Sandy Springs is making some progress on its efforts to keep the Lake Forrest Dam safe. “This issue has been on your plate for a long, long time, since 2009,” City Attorney Dan Lee told the Sandy Springs City Council, referring to the dam’s safety issues that started then. “The biggest problem for the city, aside from protecting the citizenry, is this dam makes up (part of) a principal roadway, Lake Forrest Drive.” At its meeting Dec. 15, which was held virt...