Barwick Mills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Barwick Mills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 270 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00761 |
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
Crutchfield Properties LLLP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barwick Mills Lake Dam?
Barwick Mills Lake Dam 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 Mills Lake Dam?
Barwick Mills Lake Dam is owned by Crutchfield Properties LLLP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barwick Mills Lake Dam built?
Barwick Mills Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Mills Lake Dam?
Barwick Mills Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barwick Mills Lake Dam?
Barwick Mills Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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.