Lazy C Lake Dam
Lazy C Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lazy C Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lazy C Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Crider, J. W. (private). It impounds the Brushy Fork Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 550 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gwinnett |
| River/Stream | Brushy Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.87361, -83.95500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 550 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Crider, J. W. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03898 |
| Federal ID | GA03898 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |