Fort Perry Plantation Lake Dam
Fort Perry Plantation Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Georgia, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fort Perry Plantation Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fort Perry 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 The Nature Conservancy (private). It impounds the Fort Perry Creek near Geneva.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 10/19/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Geneva |
| River/Stream | Fort Perry Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.48472, -84.53889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Nature Conservancy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05273 |
| Federal ID | GA05273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |