Sykes Lake Dam South

UNKNOWN· Evans, Georgia· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Sykes Lake Dam South is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length645 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage158 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area430 sq mi
NID IDGA03674

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 1, 2010
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Sykes Testamentary Trust

Private

Nearby Dams

Sykes Lake Dam (North)

Evans, GA

Low Hazard 11 ft

Sykes Pond Lake Dam

Evans, GA

Low Hazard 18 ft

Yarborough Pond

Evans, GA

Low Hazard 11 ft

Rogers Lake Dam

Tattnall, GA

Low Hazard 16 ft

Beulah Joe Pond Dam

Bulloch, GA

Low Hazard 14 ft

Deloach Lake Dam

Candler, GA

Low Hazard 11 ft

Brannen Lake Dam

Candler, GA

Low Hazard 19 ft

West Lake Dam

Candler, GA

Low Hazard 17 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sykes Lake Dam South?

Sykes Lake Dam South 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 South?

Sykes Lake Dam South is owned by Sykes Testamentary Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sykes Lake Dam South?

Sykes Lake Dam South 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 South?

Sykes Lake Dam South has a dam height of 14 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 Sykes Lake Dam South last inspected?

Sykes Lake Dam South was last inspected on July 1, 2010. 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.