Bankston Lake Dam dam
Bankston Lake Dam
Bankston Lake Dam, located in Macon, Georgia, was completed in 1965 and serves as a recreational site for water enthusiasts in the area. This privately-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans 340 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for recreation purposes, offering a surface area of 10 acres for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam is subject to periodic inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2015. The condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation. The risk assessment for Bankston Lake Dam is moderate, with measures in place to manage potential risks associated with the structure. While the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of federal agencies, state regulators oversee its inspection and enforcement to ensure public safety.
Overall, Bankston Lake Dam presents an intriguing blend of recreational opportunities and structural considerations for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its picturesque location and historical significance, this dam offers a unique perspective on the intersection of human development and natural water systems in the region. Despite its low hazard potential, ongoing assessments and risk management measures underscore the importance of maintaining the integrity of this essential water resource for future generations to enjoy.
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 Bankston Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Culloden | 465 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bankston Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Claystone County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Arrowhead County Park
- Warner Robins Afb Military
- Dames Ferry County Park
Fishing spots
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Houston Lake
- Dodge County Public Fishing Area
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Mccant's Mill Pond
- High Falls Lake
Track Bankston Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bankston Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bankston 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 Bankston Lake Dam.