Wise Lake Dam, located in Banks, Georgia, is a private dam constructed in 1950 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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The dam, designed by SCS, is an earth dam with a height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 25 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. While the dam is categorized as low hazard potential, it is not currently rated for condition assessment, and its last inspection was conducted in October 2012.
The dam spans 225 feet in length and impounds Whitehouse Creek, providing a surface area of 6 acres for recreational activities. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam does not have state permitting but is subject to state jurisdiction and inspection. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness plans are not clearly documented, indicating a potential area for improvement in ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and advocate for.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
225 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
WHITEHOUSE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
88 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia
|
399cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Leaf
|
230cfs |
Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse
|
45cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Helen
|
86cfs |
Chestatee River Near Dahlonega
|
191cfs |
Chattooga River Near Clayton
|
301cfs |