Hudson River Ws Str #11
Hudson River Ws Str #11 is a roller-compacted concrete dam located in Banks County, Georgia, built in 1993. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hudson River Ws Str #11
The primary purpose of Hudson River Ws Str #11 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 Banks County Board Of Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Mountain Creek near Baldwin.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,808 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,380 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 03/09/2016. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Baldwin |
| River/Stream | Mountain Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.46264, -83.52781 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,808 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,808 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 821 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,380 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Banks County Board of Commissioners |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05261 |
| Federal ID | GA05261 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |