Windmill Plantation Lake Dam, located in Evans, Georgia, is a privately owned structure designed by Dan McGill, P.E.
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The dam, completed in 1985, serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a surface area of 35 acres for leisure activities. With a height of 40 feet and a hydraulic height of 36 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 510 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 390 acre-feet, providing water resource and climate enthusiasts with a valuable recreational resource.
Managed by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, Windmill Plantation Lake Dam is classified as a high hazard potential structure due to its condition assessment being listed as "not rated." Despite this, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the most recent inspection conducted in April 2019. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, further risk management measures have not been specified. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with uncontrolled outlet gates, posing potential challenges in managing water flow during high discharge events.
With its picturesque location and ample storage capacity, Windmill Plantation Lake Dam offers a unique recreational experience for visitors in Columbia County, Georgia. As a privately owned structure managed by the state regulatory agency, the dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities while also posing challenges in terms of potential hazards and risk management. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the dam serves as a fascinating example of the intersection between human-made infrastructure and natural ecosystems, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
1455 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
35 |
Hydraulic Height |
36 |
Drainage Area |
325 |
Nid Storage |
510 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
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