Banks Lake Dam dam
Banks Lake Dam
Banks Lake Dam, also known as Covenant Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Cobb, Georgia, along the Little Powder Springs Creek. The dam primarily serves as a recreational area, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and water sports. With a dam height of 12.6 feet and a storage capacity of 181 acre-feet, Banks Lake Dam provides a serene oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
Although the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, its risk assessment is moderate. The structure features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and it has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite not being regulated by the state, Banks Lake Dam is subject to periodic inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2016. With its tranquil surroundings and moderate risk level, the dam continues to be a point of interest for those interested in water resource management and climate-related issues in the region.
While the exact year of completion and other specific details may be unknown, Banks Lake Dam remains a key feature in the area, providing a valuable recreational space and serving as a focal point for water enthusiasts. As climate change continues to impact water resources globally, structures like Banks Lake Dam serve as important case studies for understanding the intersection of water management, climate resilience, and recreational opportunities in the region. Whether exploring the surrounding area or studying the dam's design and function, Banks Lake Dam offers a unique perspective for water resource and climate enthusiasts to engage with these critical issues.
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 Banks Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Noses Creek At Powder Springs Rd | 20 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Austell | 121 cfs | → |
| Nickajack Creek At Us 78/278 | 9 cfs | → |
| Utoy Creek At Great Southwest Pkwy Nr Atlanta | 11 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Below Austell | 131 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Ga 280 | 997 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Banks Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- North Main Street Southeast Bartow County
- Hooch Boat Ramp
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
- Gayle Drive Southeast Bartow County
- West Palisades Vinings
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
Campgrounds
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- World Famous Lake Military - Atlanta Nas
- Old Hwy 41 - Allatoona Lake
- Lake Allatoona Military - Fort Mcpherson
- Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek North - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Track Banks Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Banks Lake Dam
Where does the data for Banks 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 Banks Lake Dam.