Ranchland Lake Dam
Ranchland Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Georgia, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ranchland Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ranchland Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Bradford, Kirk (private). It impounds the Birch Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 700 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 07/01/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Pike |
| River/Stream | Birch Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.15861, -84.38389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Bradford, Kirk |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05108 |
| Federal ID | GA05108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |