Ranchland Lake Dam

BIRCH CREEK· Pike, Georgia· Built 1990· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Ranchland Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA)
Dam Length1,020 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage700 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDGA05108

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: July 1, 2007
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Bradford, Kirk

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ranchland Lake Dam?

Ranchland 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 Ranchland Lake Dam?

Ranchland Lake Dam is owned by Bradford, Kirk (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ranchland Lake Dam built?

Ranchland Lake Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Ranchland Lake Dam?

Ranchland Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ranchland Lake Dam?

Ranchland Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Ranchland Lake Dam last inspected?

Ranchland Lake Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2007. 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.