Fort Perry Plantation Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Fort Perry Plantation Lake Dam, also known as Vaughn Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Marion, Georgia.
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Summary
Built in 1990, this earth dam primarily serves as a recreational attraction, providing a surface area of 8 acres for enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam stands at a height of 27.5 feet, with a hydraulic height of 22.5 feet, offering a storage capacity of 121 acre-feet.
Situated on Fort Perry Creek and under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia, this dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, its risk assessment is moderate. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection took place in October 2017. With its picturesque location and recreational purpose, Fort Perry Plantation Lake Dam remains a captivating spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Height |
27.5 |
River Or Stream |
Fort Perry Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
22.5 |
Nid Storage |
121 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Upatoi Creek Near Columbus
|
189cfs |
Flint River Near Culloden
|
810cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Us 280
|
1990cfs |
Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston
|
126cfs |
Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell
|
77cfs |
Hannahatchee Creek At Union
|
50cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Fort Perry Plantation Lake Dam