Jeter Farms Lake Dam

LITTLE CREEK· Dooly, Georgia· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA)
Dam Length710 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage872 acre-ft
Normal Storage158 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA07107

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: March 23, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Jeter, Albert Groves

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jeter Farms Lake Dam?

Jeter Farms 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 Jeter Farms Lake Dam?

Jeter Farms Lake Dam is owned by Jeter, Albert Groves (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Jeter Farms Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Jeter Farms Lake Dam?

Jeter Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Jeter Farms Lake Dam last inspected?

Jeter Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on March 23, 2017. 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.