Nichols Lake Dam # 2
Key Takeaway
Nichols Lake Dam # 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1880 and is 146 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 988 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 220 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 988 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01610 |
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
Lake Nichols, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nichols Lake Dam # 2?
Nichols Lake Dam # 2 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 Nichols Lake Dam # 2?
Nichols Lake Dam # 2 is owned by Lake Nichols, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nichols Lake Dam # 2 built?
Nichols Lake Dam # 2 was completed in 1880, making it 146 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 Nichols Lake Dam # 2?
Nichols Lake Dam # 2 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 Nichols Lake Dam # 2?
Nichols Lake Dam # 2 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 Nichols Lake Dam # 2 last inspected?
Nichols Lake Dam # 2 was last inspected on January 10, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.