Good Company Plantation Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Burke, Georgia· Built 1967· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Good Company Plantation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA)
Dam Length630 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage252 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDGA03009

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: May 1, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Good Company Plantation

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Good Company Plantation Lake Dam?

Good Company 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 Good Company Plantation Lake Dam?

Good Company Plantation Lake Dam is owned by Good Company Plantation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Good Company Plantation Lake Dam built?

Good Company Plantation Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Good Company Plantation Lake Dam?

Good Company 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 Good Company Plantation Lake Dam?

Good Company Plantation Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Good Company Plantation Lake Dam last inspected?

Good Company Plantation Lake Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2014. 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.