Landis Plantation Lake Dam

Burke, Georgia· Built 1980· Earth· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Landis Plantation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA)
Dam Length540 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage244 acre-ft
Normal Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDGA06089

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 22, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

James Landis

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Landis Plantation Lake Dam?

Landis 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 Landis Plantation Lake Dam?

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

When was Landis Plantation Lake Dam built?

Landis Plantation Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Landis Plantation Lake Dam?

Landis Plantation Lake Dam 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 Landis Plantation Lake Dam?

Landis Plantation Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Landis Plantation Lake Dam last inspected?

Landis Plantation Lake Dam was last inspected on May 22, 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.