Pepper Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Stringers Lake Dam Dorene Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Pepper Lake Dam, located in Polk, Georgia, was completed in 1950 and is owned and operated by a private entity.
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Summary
The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 37 acre-feet. The dam is classified as an earth dam with a height of 13 feet and a hydraulic height of 11.2 feet, making it a relatively low hazard potential structure.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Pepper Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Natural Resources Conservation Service for design purposes. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and it has a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the last inspection was conducted in October 2013 and the condition is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not available. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pepper Lake Dam provides an interesting case study in privately owned recreational dams and their management practices.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
396 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
11.2 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cedar Creek At Ga Ave At Cedartown
|
5cfs |
Cedar Creek Near Cedartown
|
90cfs |
Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop
|
1810cfs |
Etowah River Near Kingston
|
561cfs |
Coosa River Near Rome
|
4520cfs |
Etowah River At Ga 61
|
421cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Pepper Lake Dam