Harley Lake Dam

SIKES CREEK· Hancock, Georgia· Built 1963· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Harley Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA)
Dam Length595 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDGA02850

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: February 1, 2005
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Warbington, Rickey

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harley Lake Dam?

Harley 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 Harley Lake Dam?

Harley Lake Dam is owned by Warbington, Rickey (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harley Lake Dam built?

Harley Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Harley Lake Dam?

Harley 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 Harley Lake Dam?

Harley Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Harley Lake Dam last inspected?

Harley Lake Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2005. 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.