Lawson Pond Dam # 2
Lawson Pond Dam # 2 is an earth dam located in Brooks County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lawson Pond Dam # 2
The primary purpose of Lawson Pond Dam # 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Farmers & Merchants Bank (private). It impounds the Slaughter Creek & Pine Branch near Morven.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 342 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Brooks |
| Nearest City | Morven |
| River/Stream | Slaughter Creek & Pine Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.94778, -83.46333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Max Discharge | 342 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Farmers & Merchants Bank |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03516 |
| Federal ID | GA03516 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |