Lawson Lake Dam West

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyBrooks
Nearest CityMORVEN
River/StreamPIKE BRANCH
Coordinates30.96167, -83.49417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length620 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage161 acre-ft
Max Storage161 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area2,750 sq mi
Max Discharge161 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerLawson, Howard;Sara F. Elliott
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/10/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA03515
Federal IDGA03515
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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