Gator Creek Plantation Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Dodge, Georgia· Built 1954· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage204 acre-ft
Normal Storage152 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDGA00255

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: October 1, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Abney & Abney Farm Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.