Russell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Banks County, Georgia, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 58 ft58 ft tall and 880 ft long, taller than 95% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Russell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Russell Lake 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Nancy Town near New Bethel Church, Ga.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/12/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Banks |
| Nearest City | New Bethel Church, Ga |
| River/Stream | Nancy Town |
| Coordinates | 34.48548, -83.49935 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,624 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00877 |
| Federal ID | GA00877 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |