Hankins Lake Dam
Hankins Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Georgia, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hankins Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hankins Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hankins, Frank C. (private). It impounds the Powder Creek near Lifsey Environs.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 366 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 471 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/01/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Pike |
| Nearest City | Lifsey Environs |
| River/Stream | Powder Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.02194, -84.35139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 366 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 471 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 471 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hankins, Frank C. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01054 |
| Federal ID | GA01054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |