Banks is an earth dam located in Baldwin County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 395 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Banks
The primary purpose of Banks 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 Henry G. Banks (private). It impounds the Tr- Fishing Creek near Milledgeville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 395 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Baldwin |
| Nearest City | Milledgeville |
| River/Stream | Tr- Fishing Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.06315, -83.25417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Henry G. Banks |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05694 |
| Federal ID | GA05694 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |