Boisikimbrough Lake Dam
Boisikimbrough Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Meriwether County, Georgia, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Boisikimbrough Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Boisikimbrough Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hicks, Mr. And Mrs. Deron (private). It impounds the Name Unknown near Warm Springs.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 408 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 193 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 05/30/2019.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Meriwether |
| Nearest City | Warm Springs |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.85694, -84.65306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 408 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 193 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HIcks, Mr. and Mrs. Deron |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02541 |
| Federal ID | GA02541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |