Nicholson Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyClayton
Nearest CityRex
River/StreamUnknown
Coordinates33.58444, -84.27472

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length525 ft
Year Completed1943 (83 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage84 acre-ft
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area130 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVietnamese Elder Association South Atlanta
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/12/2016
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDGA01778
Federal IDGA01778
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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