Rothesay Plantation Lake Dam
Rothesay Plantation Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Georgia, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rothesay Plantation Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rothesay Plantation Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Caney Creek Plantation, Llc (private). It impounds the Unknown near Arlington.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 274 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/15/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | Arlington |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.49317, -84.63492 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Caney Creek Plantation, Llc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04034 |
| Federal ID | GA04034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |