Chokee Plantation Lake Dam North

NEGRO HEAD BRANCH· Lee, Georgia· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
NID IDGA04804

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Chokee Plantation LP

Private

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Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West)

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Chokee Plantation Lake Dam East

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Low Hazard 11 ft

Wil-Mil Farms Lake Dam

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Allos Lake Dam

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Red Oaks Plantation Lake Dam

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Trustland Partners Lake Dam

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Mercer Mill Pond Dam

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Mossy Dell Lake Dam North

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Chokee Plantation Lake Dam North 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 North?

Chokee Plantation Lake Dam North 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 North?

Chokee Plantation Lake Dam North 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 North?

Chokee Plantation Lake Dam North has a dam height of 13 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.

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.