Allison Dam
Allison Dam is an earth dam located in Jones County, Georgia, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Allison Dam
The primary purpose of Allison Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Allison Creek.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 825 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/07/2019.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jones |
| River/Stream | Allison Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.11556, -83.68694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 980 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA10003 |
| Federal ID | GA10003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |