Waste Treatment Pond Dam No.8

Gwinnett, Georgia· Earth· 38 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Waste Treatment Pond Dam No.8 is classified as unknown in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 90.1% in GA)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA05744

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

City of Sugar Hill

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Waste Treatment Pond Dam No.8?

Waste Treatment Pond Dam No.8 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Waste Treatment Pond Dam No.8?

Waste Treatment Pond Dam No.8 is owned by City of Sugar Hill (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Waste Treatment Pond Dam No.8?

Waste Treatment Pond Dam No.8 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 Waste Treatment Pond Dam No.8?

Waste Treatment Pond Dam No.8 has a dam height of 38 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.

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.