Blanks Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Blanks Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04834 |
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
W. F. Blanks Estate
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blanks Lake Dam?
Blanks 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 Blanks Lake Dam?
Blanks Lake Dam is owned by W. F. Blanks Estate (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blanks Lake Dam built?
Blanks Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Blanks Lake Dam?
Blanks 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 Blanks Lake Dam?
Blanks Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Blanks Lake Dam last inspected?
Blanks Lake Dam was last inspected on May 23, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.