Nilo Plantation Lake Dam No. 1
Nilo Plantation Lake Dam No. 1 is an earth dam located in Dougherty County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nilo Plantation Lake Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Nilo Plantation Lake Dam No. 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nilo Corporation (private). It impounds the Unknown near Albany.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 555 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 199 acre-feet.
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 09/17/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dougherty |
| Nearest City | Albany |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.48294, -84.28086 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nilo Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04241 |
| Federal ID | GA04241 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |