Craig Lanier Dam
Craig Lanier Dam is an earth dam located in Candler County, Georgia, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Craig Lanier Dam
Craig Lanier Dam is a dam in Candler, Georgia. The dam is owned by Lanier, Craig (private). It impounds the Canoochee River near Claxton Environs.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Candler |
| Nearest City | Claxton Environs |
| River/Stream | Canoochee River |
| Coordinates | 32.32410, -82.00680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Lanier, Craig |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06313 |
| Federal ID | GA06313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |