Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam
Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bridge Water Ii Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bridgewater Lake Homeowners Association Inc. (private). It impounds the Poole Creek near Snellville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 700 square miles. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/04/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gwinnett |
| Nearest City | Snellville |
| River/Stream | Poole Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.89167, -84.02583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 700 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bridgewater Lake Homeowners Association Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01807 |
| Federal ID | GA01807 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |