Persons Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Monroe, Georgia· Built 1950· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Persons Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 83.4% in GA)
Dam Length372 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage312 acre-ft
Normal Storage225 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area713 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDGA01042

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: No
Last Inspection: June 1, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Persons, R. O.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Persons Lake Dam?

Persons 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 Persons Lake Dam?

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

When was Persons Lake Dam built?

Persons Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Persons Lake Dam?

Persons 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 Persons Lake Dam?

Persons 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 Persons Lake Dam last inspected?

Persons Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2018. 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.