Nelson Lake Dam
Nelson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jones County, Georgia, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nelson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Nelson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gray, Wilson (private). It impounds the Bone Creek near Camp Joycliff Environs.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 259 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,860 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jones |
| Nearest City | Camp Joycliff Environs |
| River/Stream | Bone Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.89361, -83.58000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,860 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gray, Wilson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02788 |
| Federal ID | GA02788 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |