Lake Matthews Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGwinnett
Nearest CityFIVE FORKS COMMUNITY
River/StreamPOOLE CREEK
Coordinates33.89694, -84.03814

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length345 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage272 acre-ft
Max Storage272 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres
Drainage Area1,250 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBrightwater HOA
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/27/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00576
Federal IDGA00576
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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