Banks Lake Dam dam
Banks Lake Dam
Banks Lake Dam, located in Morgan, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam with a height of 32 feet and a length of 720 feet. Completed with a storage capacity of 295 acre-feet, this dam serves as a vital structure in the Savannah District, providing flood control and water resource management in the region. Despite being uncontrolled, the low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make Banks Lake Dam a reliable infrastructure for its designated purposes.
Although last inspected in 2010 with a frequency of every 5 years, Banks Lake Dam continues to stand as a sturdy and essential component in the area's water infrastructure network. With a condition assessment of "Not Rated" and a risk management plan in place, the dam maintains a satisfactory level of safety and security. While not state-regulated or permitted, its presence contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in the region, ensuring sustainable water supply and environmental protection.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Banks Lake Dam serves as a noteworthy structure within the Georgia landscape, showcasing the importance of earth dams in maintaining water levels and mitigating flood risks. As an integral part of the local water management system, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding communities and environment. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, Banks Lake Dam stands as a testament to effective infrastructure planning and management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Banks Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Eatonton | 38 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Penfield | 293 cfs | → |
| Apalachee River Near Bostwick | 55 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Above Covington | 30 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 37 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Banks Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Banks Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Banks Lake Dam
Where does the data for Banks Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Banks Lake Dam.