Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam

Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Banks County, Georgia, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Lee Arrendale State Prison Water Supplememt Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Georgia Dept Of Corrections (state). It impounds the Spring Branch.

The dam stands 38 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.

At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyBanks
River/StreamSpring Branch
Coordinates34.44194, -83.60250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage39 acre-ft
Max Storage39 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerGeorgia Dept of Corrections
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/01/2003
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA03939
Federal IDGA03939
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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