Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 90.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 610 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02301 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JDWL Properties LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2?
Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2?
Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2 is owned by JDWL Properties LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2 built?
Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2 was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2?
Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2?
Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2 has a dam height of 38 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2 last inspected?
Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2 was last inspected on February 27, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.