Freeman Lake Dam
Freeman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Freeman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Freeman Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Park Corporation (private). It impounds the Bromolow Creek near Lilburn.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/02/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gwinnett |
| Nearest City | Lilburn |
| River/Stream | Bromolow Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.92139, -84.14083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Park Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00580 |
| Federal ID | GA00580 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |