Jack Turner Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Rockdale County, Georgia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 47 ft47 ft tall, taller than 91% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Jack Turner Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Jack Turner 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 Rockdale Water Resources (local government). It impounds the Big Haynes Creek.
The dam stands 47 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 19,000 acre-feet.
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 03/14/2019. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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 | Rockdale |
| River/Stream | Big Haynes Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.73004, -83.93676 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13,811 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Rockdale Water Resources |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04518 |
| Federal ID | GA04518 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |