Southern Plantations Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Southern Plantations Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| NID ID | GA05525 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Southern Plantations
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Southern Plantations Lake Dam?
Southern Plantations 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 Southern Plantations Lake Dam?
Southern Plantations Lake Dam is owned by Southern Plantations (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Southern Plantations Lake Dam?
Southern Plantations 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 Southern Plantations Lake Dam?
Southern Plantations Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Southern Plantations Lake Dam last inspected?
Southern Plantations Lake Dam was last inspected on August 10, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.