Ballentine Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Terrell, Georgia· Earth· 14 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Ballentine Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA)
Dam Length558 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA03655

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 23, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Ballentine, Jack

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ballentine Lake Dam?

Ballentine Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Ballentine Lake Dam?

Ballentine Lake Dam is owned by Ballentine, Jack (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Ballentine Lake Dam?

Ballentine Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ballentine Lake Dam?

Ballentine Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Ballentine Lake Dam last inspected?

Ballentine Lake Dam was last inspected on August 23, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.