Sykes Lake Dam (North)
Key Takeaway
Sykes Lake Dam (North) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA03673 |
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
C. E. Sykes Estate
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sykes Lake Dam (North)?
Sykes Lake Dam (North) 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 Sykes Lake Dam (North)?
Sykes Lake Dam (North) is owned by C. E. Sykes Estate (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sykes Lake Dam (North)?
Sykes Lake Dam (North) 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 Sykes Lake Dam (North)?
Sykes Lake Dam (North) has a dam height of 11 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.