Lowery Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Lowery Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 470 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03136 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Estate MRS. Lowery Pershing
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lowery Pond Dam?
Lowery Pond 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 Lowery Pond Dam?
Lowery Pond Dam is owned by Estate MRS. Lowery Pershing (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lowery Pond Dam built?
Lowery Pond Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Lowery Pond Dam?
Lowery Pond 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 Lowery Pond Dam?
Lowery Pond Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Lowery Pond Dam last inspected?
Lowery Pond Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.