Falcon Lake Dam
Falcon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Falcon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Falcon Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Falcons Nest Football (private).
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet.
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 07/12/2016.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gwinnett |
| Coordinates | 34.02914, -84.05242 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Falcons Nest Football |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05709 |
| Federal ID | GA05709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |