Hudson River Ws Str #11 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hudson River WS Str #11 is a critical water supply structure located in Banks, Georgia, along Mountain Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1993 by the Soil Conservation Service, this roller-compacted concrete dam stands at 62 feet high and spans 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 1808 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of water supply, with a normal storage capacity of 821 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2380 acres.

Managed by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, Hudson River WS Str #11 has a high hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk level. Despite this, the structure is deemed to be in satisfactory condition, with the last inspection conducted in March 2016. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates and is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The local government owns and operates the dam, ensuring the safety and integrity of this essential water resource infrastructure for the community in Baldwin, Georgia.

Year Completed

1993

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

62

River Or Stream

Mountain Creek

Primary Dam Type

Roller-Compacted Concrete

Surface Area

49

Hydraulic Height

58

Drainage Area

2380

Nid Storage

1808

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

62
       
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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.