Pearson Lake Dam
Pearson Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Bibb County, Alabama, built in 1880. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pearson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pearson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jessie Wood Pearson (private). It impounds the Licklog Branch near Scottsville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 30 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 248 acre-feet. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Bibb |
| Nearest City | Scottsville |
| River/Stream | Licklog Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.07333, -87.21333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JESSIE WOOD PEARSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00535 |
| Federal ID | AL00535 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |