Dickens Lake Dam
Dickens Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hancock County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dickens Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dickens Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dickens, G.l., Sr. (private). It impounds the Sikes Creek near Howell Grove Environs.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,290 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6,350 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 04/01/2001. That was over 25 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Hancock |
| Nearest City | Howell Grove Environs |
| River/Stream | Sikes Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.31389, -83.09222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,350 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dickens, G.L., Sr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00392 |
| Federal ID | GA00392 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |