Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper) 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 | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 65 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03899 |
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 County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper)?
Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper) 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 Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper)?
Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper) is owned by Gwinnett County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper) built?
Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper) 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 Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper)?
Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper) 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 Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper)?
Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper) has a dam height of 31 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 Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper) last inspected?
Spalding Triangle Lk Dam A (Upper) was last inspected on October 26, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.