Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 844 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 133 acres |
| Drainage Area | 845 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 844 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03517 |
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
L.G. Lee Farms, LLLP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1?
Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1 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 Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1?
Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1 is owned by L.G. Lee Farms, LLLP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1 built?
Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1 was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1?
Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1?
Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1 has a dam height of 7 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 Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1 last inspected?
Easter Plantation Lake Dam #1 was last inspected on January 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.