Hickory Head Plantation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hickory Head Plantation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 360 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 154 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03384 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
HICKORY HEAD DAIRY LTD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hickory Head Plantation Lake Dam?
Hickory Head Plantation 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 Hickory Head Plantation Lake Dam?
Hickory Head Plantation Lake Dam is owned by HICKORY HEAD DAIRY LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hickory Head Plantation Lake Dam built?
Hickory Head Plantation Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Hickory Head Plantation Lake Dam?
Hickory Head Plantation Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hickory Head Plantation Lake Dam?
Hickory Head Plantation Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Hickory Head Plantation Lake Dam last inspected?
Hickory Head Plantation Lake Dam was last inspected on January 11, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.