Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Gwinnett, Georgia· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA)
Dam Length396 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA01823

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 1, 1989
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Sims, Jesse

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam?

Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake 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 Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam?

Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam is owned by Sims, Jesse (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam?

Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam?

Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam last inspected?

Suwanee Bogging Hole Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 1989. 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.