Jordan Mill Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jordan Mill Pond Dam, located in Washington, Georgia, is a privately owned recreational dam constructed in 1960 on the Williamson Swamp Creek.


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Summary

Standing at 9 feet tall and stretching 225 feet in length, this buttress dam provides a storage capacity of 247 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 55 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type is listed as uncontrolled, and the hazard potential is classified as low.

The dam, managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, has not been inspected since December 2002, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the condition of the dam is currently not rated. Despite lacking emergency action plans and updated inundation maps, the dam's risk management measures and safety protocols remain unclear. Despite these challenges, Jordan Mill Pond Dam offers a picturesque recreational spot within the Halls Crossing Environs for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

225

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

WILLIAMSON SWAMP CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Other

Surface Area

55

Drainage Area

22850

Nid Storage

247

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

9
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.