Lawson Lake Dam

Monroe, Georgia· Built 2009· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lawson Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 83.4% in GA)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDGA07204

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 8, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Lawson, Barry

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lawson Lake Dam?

Lawson Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lawson Lake Dam?

Lawson Lake Dam is owned by Lawson, Barry (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lawson Lake Dam built?

Lawson Lake Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Lawson Lake Dam?

Lawson Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lawson Lake Dam?

Lawson Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Lawson Lake Dam last inspected?

Lawson Lake Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.