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Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam, located in Gwinnett, Georgia, serves primarily for flood risk reduction along Cedar Creek. Constructed in 1988 by HANNON, MEEKS, BAGWELL, this earth dam stands at 21 feet high with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a length of 900 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 192 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 33 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's condition is currently not rated. Although it is privately owned and not regulated by the state, the Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks or drainage area specified.
Despite its non-federal ownership and minimal regulatory oversight, the Gwin. Progress Cntr #1 Lake Dam remains a crucial infrastructure for flood control in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in the dam's design characteristics, storage capacity, and risk management measures, making it a significant feature in the local watershed system.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
192 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |