Thompson Dam
Thompson Dam is an earth dam located in Banks County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Thompson Dam
The primary purpose of Thompson Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by W.s. Mcguire (private). It impounds the Tates Creek near Tates Creek (environs).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 172 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Banks |
| Nearest City | Tates Creek (environs) |
| River/Stream | Tates Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.45040, -83.41545 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 172 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | W.S. Mcguire |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00087 |
| Federal ID | GA00087 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |