Chokee Plantation Lake Dam East

NEGRO HEAD BRANCH· Lee, Georgia· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Chokee Plantation Lake Dam East is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA)
Dam Length570 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
NID IDGA04803

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 2, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Chokee Plantation LP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chokee Plantation Lake Dam East?

Chokee Plantation Lake Dam East is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Chokee Plantation Lake Dam East?

Chokee Plantation Lake Dam East is owned by Chokee Plantation LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Chokee Plantation Lake Dam East?

Chokee Plantation Lake Dam East serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Chokee Plantation Lake Dam East?

Chokee Plantation Lake Dam East has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Chokee Plantation Lake Dam East last inspected?

Chokee Plantation Lake Dam East was last inspected on June 2, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.