Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West)
Key Takeaway
Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,005 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| NID ID | GA04807 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Chokee Plantation LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West)?
Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West) 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 (West)?
Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West) 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 (West)?
Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West) 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 (West)?
Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West) has a dam height of 22 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 (West) last inspected?
Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West) was last inspected on June 2, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.