Pearl Lake Dam
Pearl Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pearl Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pearl Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Banks, William Jr. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Newnan.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 561 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 504 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/02/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Newnan |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.34167, -84.78139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 561 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 504 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Banks, William Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02442 |
| Federal ID | GA02442 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |