Town Creek Reservoir Dam
Town Creek Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Jones County, Georgia, built in 1993. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Town Creek Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Town Creek Reservoir 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 Macon County Water Authority (local government). It impounds the Town Creek.
The dam stands 95 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 626 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 26,855 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2017. That was 8 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 95 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jones |
| River/Stream | Town Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.90083, -83.65917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Height | 95 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26,855 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26,855 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19,905 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 626 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Macon County Water Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04542 |
| Federal ID | GA04542 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |