Tribble Mill Rc & D Lake Dam

TRIBBLE MILL CREEK· Gwinnett, Georgia· Built 1992· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Tribble Mill Rc & D Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 88.1% in GA)
Dam Length1,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage815 acre-ft
Surface Area108 acres
Drainage Area5,888 sq mi
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDGA05354

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: Yes
Last Inspection: October 5, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Gwinnett County Local Government

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tribble Mill Rc & D Lake Dam?

Tribble Mill Rc & D 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 Tribble Mill Rc & D Lake Dam?

Tribble Mill Rc & D Lake Dam is owned by Gwinnett County Local Government (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tribble Mill Rc & D Lake Dam built?

Tribble Mill Rc & D Lake Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Tribble Mill Rc & D Lake Dam?

Tribble Mill Rc & D 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 Tribble Mill Rc & D Lake Dam?

Tribble Mill Rc & D Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Tribble Mill Rc & D Lake Dam last inspected?

Tribble Mill Rc & D Lake Dam was last inspected on October 5, 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.