Ballinger Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Lee, Georgia· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA)
Dam Length690 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area266 sq mi
NID IDGA03045

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: June 9, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Holton, Randy E.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ballinger Lake Dam?

Ballinger 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 Ballinger Lake Dam?

Ballinger Lake Dam is owned by Holton, Randy E. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Ballinger Lake Dam?

Ballinger 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 Ballinger Lake Dam?

Ballinger Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Ballinger Lake Dam last inspected?

Ballinger Lake Dam was last inspected on June 9, 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.