Prickett Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Houston, Georgia· Built 1950· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Prickett Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA)
Dam Length310 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage167 acre-ft
Normal Storage101 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area770 sq mi
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDGA00243

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: January 1, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Prickett, Sharon L.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Prickett Lake Dam?

Prickett 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 Prickett Lake Dam?

Prickett Lake Dam is owned by Prickett, Sharon L. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Prickett Lake Dam built?

Prickett Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Prickett Lake Dam?

Prickett 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 Prickett Lake Dam?

Prickett Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Prickett Lake Dam last inspected?

Prickett Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2018. 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.