Bagwell Dam
Bagwell Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Georgia, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bagwell Dam
The primary purpose of Bagwell Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Jack Bagwell (private). It impounds the Tr- Buck Creek near West Carrollton Environs.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | West Carrollton Environs |
| River/Stream | Tr- Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.62939, -85.12759 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Jack Bagwell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05750 |
| Federal ID | GA05750 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |