Jefferson City Lake Dam
Jefferson City Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jefferson City Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jefferson City Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Jefferson (local government). It impounds the Curry Creek near Jefferson.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,838 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 304 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/11/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Curry Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.12717, -83.56878 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,838 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Jefferson |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00982 |
| Federal ID | GA00982 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |