Jack Davis Lake Dam

Glady Creek· Putnam, Georgia· Built 1970· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Jack Davis Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA)
Dam Length540 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge250 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDGA05764

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Jack Davis

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jack Davis Lake Dam?

Jack Davis Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Jack Davis Lake Dam?

Jack Davis Lake Dam is owned by Jack Davis (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jack Davis Lake Dam built?

Jack Davis Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Jack Davis Lake Dam?

Jack Davis Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jack Davis Lake Dam?

Jack Davis Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.