Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03910 |
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
Gwinnett Progress Center
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam?
Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 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 Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam?
Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam is owned by Gwinnett Progress Center (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam built?
Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam?
Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam?
Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam last inspected?
Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam was last inspected on July 13, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.