Singing Pines Plantation Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Wheeler, Georgia· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Singing Pines Plantation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA)
Dam Length635 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area230 sq mi
NID IDGA04720

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Singing Pines Plantation

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Singing Pines Plantation Lake Dam?

Singing Pines 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 Singing Pines Plantation Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Singing Pines Plantation Lake Dam?

Singing Pines 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 Singing Pines Plantation Lake Dam?

Singing Pines 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.

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.