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Wise Lake Dam, located in Banks, Georgia, is a private dam constructed in 1950 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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.
Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia
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294cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Leaf
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164cfs |
Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse
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39cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Helen
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61cfs |
Chestatee River Near Dahlonega
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141cfs |
Chattooga River Near Clayton
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229cfs |
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 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Russell Recreation Area
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Lake Russell
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Toccoa Falls College RV Park
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Lake Yonah County Park
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Yonah Mountain Campground
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Laurel Park - Lake Lanier
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Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356
Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge