Pilcher Lake Dam
Pilcher Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pilcher Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pilcher Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pilcher, Marion (private). It impounds the Jordan Branch near Stellaville Environs.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 324 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 02/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Stellaville Environs |
| River/Stream | Jordan Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.18806, -82.34250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pilcher, Marion |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00191 |
| Federal ID | GA00191 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |