No Business Creek WS Str. # 1

NO BUSINESS CREEK· Gwinnett, Georgia· Built 1967· Earth· 42 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

No Business Creek WS Str. # 1 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 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 42 ft (taller than 92.9% in GA)
Dam Length585 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.4K acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area2,614 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDGA00587

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 27, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Gwinnett County SWCD

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of No Business Creek WS Str. # 1?

No Business Creek WS Str. # 1 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 No Business Creek WS Str. # 1?

No Business Creek WS Str. # 1 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 No Business Creek WS Str. # 1 built?

No Business Creek WS Str. # 1 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 No Business Creek WS Str. # 1?

No Business Creek WS Str. # 1 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 No Business Creek WS Str. # 1?

No Business Creek WS Str. # 1 has a dam height of 42 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 No Business Creek WS Str. # 1 last inspected?

No Business Creek WS Str. # 1 was last inspected on January 27, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.