Buford Dam - Saddle Dike 3

Georgia — Gwinnett County — Chattahoochee

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGwinnett
RiverChattahoochee
Coordinates34.14910, -84.05392

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length2,300 ft
NID Storage2,554,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,554,000 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 23, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Mobile District

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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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