Ricks Lake Dam

BEAVER CREEK· Taylor, Georgia· Built 1973· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ricks Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDGA02747

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: July 26, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Johnson, Harris Jr.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ricks Lake Dam?

Ricks 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 Ricks Lake Dam?

Ricks Lake Dam is owned by Johnson, Harris Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ricks Lake Dam built?

Ricks Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Ricks Lake Dam?

Ricks 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 Ricks Lake Dam?

Ricks Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Ricks Lake Dam last inspected?

Ricks Lake Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2017. 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.