Lanier Filter Plant Reservoir Dam is a dam located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 2,200 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lanier Filter Plant Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Lanier Filter Plant Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gwinnett County Dept of Water Resources (local government).
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/09/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gwinnett |
| Nearest City | Buford |
| Coordinates | 34.14139, -83.99806 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Gwinnett County Dept of Water Resources |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07179 |
| Federal ID | GA07179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |