Pierson Lake Dam #1

Pierson Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Georgia, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Pierson Lake Dam #1

The primary purpose of Pierson Lake Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pierson, J. J. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Strouds Community.

The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 201 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 240 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2018.

At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyMonroe
Nearest CityStrouds Community
River/StreamUnknown
Coordinates32.90500, -84.09500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage201 acre-ft
Max Storage201 acre-ft
Normal Storage108 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area240 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPierson, J. J.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/01/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA01039
Federal IDGA01039
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams