Banning Lakes Ltd North Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam, located in Whitesburg, Georgia, was completed in 1993 by designer Tim McGukin & Co.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at a height of 52.3 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 7 acres and a storage capacity of 195.1 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with an outlet gate also listed as uncontrolled.

Despite being state-regulated and inspected, the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment. It has not been rated for its condition, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) currently in place. The last inspection took place in November 2017 with an inspection frequency of 5 years. Overall, Banning Lakes LTD North Lake Dam provides a valuable resource for water recreation enthusiasts in the area, though ongoing monitoring and risk management measures are important to ensure its continued safety and functionality.

Year Completed

1993

Dam Length

348

Dam Height

52.3

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

48.2

Nid Storage

195.1

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

52
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.