Nixon Lake Dam
Nixon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Grady County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nixon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Nixon Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Langdale Company (private). It impounds the No Name near Ochlocknee.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 257 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Grady |
| Nearest City | Ochlocknee |
| River/Stream | No Name |
| Coordinates | 30.96622, -84.14914 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Langdale Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01692 |
| Federal ID | GA01692 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |