Dams in Lanier County, Georgia
5Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Lanier County, Georgia
Lanier County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in Lanier County is 73 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Patten Lake Dam at 23 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patten Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | ||
| Banks Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Lake Irma Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Recreation | |
| Carter Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Howell Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1967 |