Pace Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.