Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam
Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake 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 Gwinnett Progress Center (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 07/13/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gwinnett |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.98681, -83.95572 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Gwinnett Progress Center |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03910 |
| Federal ID | GA03910 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |