Jackson Lake Dam

HOOD BRANCH· Calhoun, Georgia· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jackson Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA)
Dam Length825 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage388 acre-ft
Normal Storage174 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area441 sq mi
NID IDGA04029

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
Last Inspection: October 15, 2015
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Stephen K. Dozier

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jackson Lake Dam?

Jackson 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 Jackson Lake Dam?

Jackson Lake Dam is owned by Stephen K. Dozier (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Jackson Lake Dam?

Jackson Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jackson Lake Dam?

Jackson Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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.

When was Jackson Lake Dam last inspected?

Jackson Lake Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.