Minick Lake Dam
Minick Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Stewart County, Georgia, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Minick Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Minick Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Minick Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Little Bear Creek near Richland.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 267 acre-feet. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 08/07/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Stewart |
| Nearest City | Richland |
| River/Stream | Little Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.05442, -84.66244 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Minick Farms Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05590 |
| Federal ID | GA05590 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |