Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam
Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Atlanta Automotive Distribution Center Detention Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Transdevelopment (private). It impounds the Unknown near Lawrenceville.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 11/02/2016.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gwinnett |
| Nearest City | Lawrenceville |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.98139, -83.94444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Transdevelopment |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05353 |
| Federal ID | GA05353 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |