Strickland Lake Dam

Billy Creek· Douglas, Georgia· Built 1974· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Strickland Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA)
Dam Length306 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage102 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area122 sq mi
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDGA01142

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: May 1, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Strickland, Travis

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Strickland Lake Dam?

Strickland 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 Strickland Lake Dam?

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

When was Strickland Lake Dam built?

Strickland Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Strickland Lake Dam?

Strickland 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 Strickland Lake Dam?

Strickland Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Strickland Lake Dam last inspected?

Strickland Lake Dam was last inspected on May 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.