Gwinnett Place Retention Dam
Key Takeaway
Gwinnett Place Retention Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,165 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 337 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03900 |
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
Cadillac Fairview Shopping Centers, Ltd.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gwinnett Place Retention Dam?
Gwinnett Place Retention 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 Gwinnett Place Retention Dam?
Gwinnett Place Retention Dam is owned by Cadillac Fairview Shopping Centers, Ltd. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gwinnett Place Retention Dam built?
Gwinnett Place Retention Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Gwinnett Place Retention Dam?
Gwinnett Place Retention 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 Gwinnett Place Retention Dam?
Gwinnett Place Retention Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Gwinnett Place Retention Dam last inspected?
Gwinnett Place Retention Dam was last inspected on March 1, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.