Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam

SPRING BRANCH· Banks, Georgia· Built 1987· Earth· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply State Government

Key Takeaway

Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 90.1% in GA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage39 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDGA03939

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: January 1, 2003
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Georgia Dept of Corrections

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam?

Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt 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 Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam?

Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam is owned by Georgia Dept of Corrections (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam built?

Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam?

Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam?

Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam last inspected?

Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2003. 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.