Pace Lake Dam, located in the LOGWELL CHURCH COMMUNITY of Monroe, Georgia, is a private earth dam designed by SCS and completed in 1966 for recreational purposes.
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Standing at 27 feet tall and stretching 320 feet in length, this dam holds a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7 acres with a drainage area of 95 square miles. With a maximum discharge capacity and spillway type listed as uncontrolled, the dam poses a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Despite being privately owned, Pace Lake Dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection, with the last assessment conducted in June 2018. The dam's condition is currently unrated, but it is noted that emergency action plans have not been prepared or updated. While the risk management measures and guidelines for inundation maps remain unspecified, the dam's operational risks are considered moderate. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the history and engineering of recreational dams will find Pace Lake Dam's design and purpose intriguing, with its uncontrolled spillway and stone core adding to its unique characteristics within the Mobile District of Georgia.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
320 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Drainage Area |
95 |
Nid Storage |
87 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
21cfs |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
|
1600cfs |
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
6cfs |
Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd
|
17cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
2030cfs |
Alcovy River Below Covington
|
287cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
High Falls State Park
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Indian Springs State Park
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Gladesville Campground
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