Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2
Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Walker County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Barwick Mill Lake Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jdwl Properties Llc (private). It impounds the Arnold Branch near Lafayette.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 610 square miles. 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 02/27/2018.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Walker |
| Nearest City | Lafayette |
| River/Stream | Arnold Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.73806, -85.24422 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 610 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JDWL Properties LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02301 |
| Federal ID | GA02301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |