Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00255 |
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
Abney & Abney Farm Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam?
Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam 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 Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam?
Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam is owned by Abney & Abney Farm Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam built?
Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam?
Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam 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 Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam?
Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam last inspected?
Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.