Collapsed Dunwoody Spillway Causing Flooding Concerns

Residents say private lake's damaged infrastructure threatens nearby homes and public property.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A collapsed emergency spillway at Kingsley Lake in Dunwoody, Georgia is causing major flooding concerns for nearby residents. The City of Dunwoody maintains the lake and spillway are private property and not the city's responsibility, despite pleas from the community for accountability and repairs.

Why it matters

The damaged spillway has led to ongoing flooding that threatens homes, businesses, and public infrastructure in the surrounding area. This dispute over private versus public responsibility highlights the challenges cities face in addressing infrastructure issues on private property that impact the broader community.

The details

The emergency spillway at Kingsley Lake gave way months ago, according to Whitney Delaney, president of the Kingsley Racquet and Swim Club. Neighbors say the situation is worsening, with more cement falling and the hillside eroding. They packed a recent city council meeting wearing orange vests to call for urgent action, but the city maintains it is not responsible since the lake and spillway are private property.

  • The emergency spillway at Kingsley Lake collapsed several months ago.
  • Neighbors say the flooding and infrastructure damage has been worsening over time.

The players

Whitney Delaney

President of the Kingsley Racquet and Swim Club.

City of Dunwoody

The local government that claims the lake and spillway are private property and not the city's responsibility.

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What they’re saying

“Every time I go down there, more cement has fallen, and more hillside is gone.”

— Whitney Delaney, President of the Kingsley Racquet and Swim Club (wsbtv.com)

What’s next

The city council is expected to further discuss the issue and potential solutions at an upcoming meeting.

The takeaway

This dispute highlights the complex challenges cities face in addressing infrastructure issues on private property that impact the broader community. Finding a resolution that protects public safety while respecting private property rights will be crucial.