Rico Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rico Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 678 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01536 |
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
Rico Lake Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rico Lake Dam?
Rico 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 Rico Lake Dam?
Rico Lake Dam is owned by Rico Lake Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rico Lake Dam built?
Rico 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 Rico Lake Dam?
Rico 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 Rico Lake Dam?
Rico Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Rico Lake Dam last inspected?
Rico Lake Dam was last inspected on April 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.