Hickory Lake Dam
Hickory Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Columbia County, Georgia, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hickory Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hickory Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Reaves, Alvin T. (private). It impounds the Hickory Branch near Howell (environs).
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Howell (environs) |
| River/Stream | Hickory Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.59167, -82.35972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Reaves, Alvin T. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02196 |
| Federal ID | GA02196 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |