Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3
Key Takeaway
Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 85% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 417 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,705 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2010 |
| NID ID | GA00595 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Gwinnett County SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3?
Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3?
Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3 is owned by Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Gwinnett County SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3 built?
Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3?
Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3 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 Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3?
Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3 has a dam height of 34 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 Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3 last inspected?
Haynes-Brushy Fork Creek WS Str. # 3 was last inspected on January 27, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.