Goshen Plantation Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Goshen Plantation Lake Dam, located in Augusta, Georgia, was completed in 1954 by designer Dick Spiers for the primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

This private dam stands at a height of 18 feet and spans 570 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 173 acre-feet. The dam serves a dual purpose of irrigation and recreation, with a surface area of 11 acres and a drainage area of 424 square miles.

Despite its fair condition assessment in 2014, Goshen Plantation Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The dam is regulated by the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM and undergoes state inspections and enforcement measures. With a risk assessment rating of moderate (3), the dam is closely monitored to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering intricacies and management challenges of this vital infrastructure in the region.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

570

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Drainage Area

424

Nid Storage

173

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.