Grove River W/s Str. #51 Dam
Grove River W/s Str. #51 Dam is an earth dam located in Banks County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Grove River W/s Str. #51 Dam
The primary purpose of Grove River W/s Str. #51 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Banks County Board Of Commissioners;city Of Commerce (local government). It impounds the Grove Creek near Grove Level Community.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 213 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12,250 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/2018. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Banks |
| Nearest City | Grove Level Community |
| River/Stream | Grove Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.27211, -83.49535 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 695 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 213 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12,250 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Banks County Board of Commissioners;City of Commerce |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01832 |
| Federal ID | GA01832 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |