Vickers Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Vickers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 60 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03412 |
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
Tammy Vickers Brown
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vickers Lake Dam?
Vickers 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 Vickers Lake Dam?
Vickers Lake Dam is owned by Tammy Vickers Brown (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vickers Lake Dam built?
Vickers Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Vickers Lake Dam?
Vickers 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 Vickers Lake Dam?
Vickers Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Vickers Lake Dam last inspected?
Vickers Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.