Opossum Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGwinnett
Nearest CitySNELLVILLE
River/StreamPOUNDS CREEK
Coordinates33.83333, -84.09019

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length830 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area1,000 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGwinnett County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/04/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA00579
Federal IDGA00579
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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