Vickery Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Vickery Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 92.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 584 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 60 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2002 |
| NID ID | GA01400 |
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
Oluwadamilola Onifade Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis Hudson Ms. Mildred Hollis Jerrel Curry
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vickery Lake Dam?
Vickery 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 Vickery Lake Dam?
Vickery Lake Dam is owned by Oluwadamilola Onifade Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis Hudson Ms. Mildred Hollis Jerrel Curry (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vickery Lake Dam built?
Vickery Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Vickery Lake Dam?
Vickery 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 Vickery Lake Dam?
Vickery Lake Dam has a dam height of 41 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 Vickery Lake Dam last inspected?
Vickery Lake Dam was last inspected on May 14, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.