Kicklighter Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Kicklighter Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,600 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03074 |
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
Price, Howard
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kicklighter Pond Dam?
Kicklighter Pond 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 Kicklighter Pond Dam?
Kicklighter Pond Dam is owned by Price, Howard (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kicklighter Pond Dam built?
Kicklighter Pond Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Kicklighter Pond Dam?
Kicklighter Pond 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 Kicklighter Pond Dam?
Kicklighter Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Kicklighter Pond Dam last inspected?
Kicklighter Pond Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.