Nichols Lake Dam # 1 is an earth dam located in Brooks County, Georgia, built in 1880. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 740 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Nichols Lake Dam # 1
The primary purpose of Nichols Lake Dam # 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Nichols, LLC (private). It impounds the Little Creek near Quitman.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 220 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 988 acre-feet. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century 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 01/26/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Brooks |
| Nearest City | Quitman |
| River/Stream | Little Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.95889, -83.65056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 988 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 988 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 220 acres |
| Max Discharge | 988 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Nichols, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/26/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03520 |
| Federal ID | GA03520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |