Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam

Poole Creek· Gwinnett, Georgia· Built 1933· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1933 and is 93 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA)
Dam Length255 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage119 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area700 sq mi
Year Completed1933 (93 years old)
NID IDGA01807

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 4, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Bridgewater Lake Homeowners Association Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam?

Bridge Water Ii 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 Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam?

Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam is owned by Bridgewater Lake Homeowners Association Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam built?

Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam was completed in 1933, making it 93 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 Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam?

Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam 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 Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam?

Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam last inspected?

Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam was last inspected on October 4, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.