Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 52 ft (taller than 96.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 348 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04459 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
The Lodges at Banning Mills Retreat & Conservation Center Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam?
Banning Lakes LTD North 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 Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam?
Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam is owned by The Lodges at Banning Mills Retreat & Conservation Center Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam built?
Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam?
Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam?
Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam has a dam height of 52 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 Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam last inspected?
Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam was last inspected on November 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.