Haynes Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22
Key Takeaway
Haynes Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 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 | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 878 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 745 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | GA00596 |
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 Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22?
Haynes Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22 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 Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22?
Haynes Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22 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 Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22 built?
Haynes Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22?
Haynes Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22 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 Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22?
Haynes Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22 has a dam height of 25 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 Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22 last inspected?
Haynes Creek - Brushy Fork Creek WS Str H-22 was last inspected on February 4, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.