Buford Dam

Georgia — Gwinnett County

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyGwinnett
Coordinates34.16033, -84.07388

Physical Characteristics

NID Height231 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length2,470 ft
NID Storage2,554,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,554,000 acre-ft
Surface Area47,182 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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