Lick Skillet Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lick Skillet Lake Dam, located in Greene County, Georgia, is a privately owned structure designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) with a primary purpose of providing fire protection and serving as a pond for stocking small fish.


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Summary

Built in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 17.8 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 106.8 acre-feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type and outlet gates are listed as "Uncontrolled," with a low hazard potential rating and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.

The dam's inspection frequency is every five years, with the last recorded inspection dating back to January 1, 2011. The condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated. While the risk management measures and inundation maps status remain unknown, the dam's overall risk is categorized as moderate. Situated in the vicinity of Greensboro, the Lick Skillet Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for fire protection and recreational fishing activities, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

560

Dam Height

17.8

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

14

Nid Storage

106.8

Structural Height

14.5

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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