Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West) dam
Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West)
Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West) is a privately owned earth dam located in Leesburg, Georgia, specifically on the Negro Head Branch. With a primary purpose of recreation, this dam stands at a height of 21.9 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 161 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, making it low in hazard potential and having a moderate risk assessment.
Despite being privately owned, Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West) falls under state jurisdiction with regular inspections conducted every 5 years. The dam is not state regulated or permitted, but it is required to undergo state inspections. With a structural height of 18.8 feet and a length of 1005 feet, this dam serves as a recreational resource for the community while also posing a moderate risk level in terms of potential hazards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West) serves as an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management. The dam's design and construction details, as well as its risk assessment and hazard potential, provide valuable insights into the importance of regular inspections and maintenance for ensuring the safety and functionality of water infrastructure. Its location in Lee, Georgia, offers a picturesque setting for recreation while also highlighting the need for responsible stewardship of our water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 112 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 130 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 48 cfs | → |
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West).
Boat launches
- Power Dam Lane Worth County
- North Maple Street Albany
- Ga 300 Crisp County
- Riverfront Trail Albany
- Dougherty County
- Ferry Landing Road Crisp County
Campgrounds
Track Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West) in the Snoflo app
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About Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West)
Where does the data for Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West) come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Chokee Plantation Lake Dam (West).