Pierce Lake Dam

Pierce Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Georgia, built in 1973. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Pierce Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Pierce Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bradley Lakes, Llc (private). It impounds the Unknown near Arlington.

The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 637 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/2004. That was over 21 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCalhoun
Nearest CityArlington
River/StreamUnknown
Coordinates31.51417, -84.74094

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage637 acre-ft
Max Storage637 acre-ft
Normal Storage179 acre-ft
Surface Area83 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBradley Lakes, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/01/2004
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA04031
Federal IDGA04031
More InfoState Dam Safety Program