Cardinal Lake Dam

Georgia — Gwinnett County — KNOX BRANCH

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGwinnett
RiverKNOX BRANCH
Coordinates33.97418, -84.12969

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length435 ft
NID Storage380 acre-ft
Max Storage380 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 1, 2016
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCardinal Lake Civic Association

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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