Bristol Lake Dam

Sweetwater Creek· Gwinnett, Georgia· Earth· 17 ft tall
Unknown Local Government

Key Takeaway

Bristol Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA)
Dam Length315 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
NID IDGA03904

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Gwinnett County Dept of Water Resources

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bristol Lake Dam?

Bristol Lake Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bristol Lake Dam?

Bristol Lake Dam is owned by Gwinnett County Dept of Water Resources (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Bristol Lake Dam?

Bristol Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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.

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.