Jackson Creek Lake Dam in Roswell, Georgia, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes.
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Situated on Jackson Creek, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 17.2 feet, providing a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet. Despite its recreational focus, the dam has a high hazard potential and is currently assessed as being in poor condition.
Managed by the Georgia-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. While the dam's last inspection in 2016 indicated poor condition, the risk assessment remains at a moderate level. With a history of unknown designer names and completion year, Jackson Creek Lake Dam poses both a recreational asset and a potential risk due to its high hazard potential and poor condition status.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Jackson Creek Lake Dam offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of human-made structures with natural environments. With its recreational focus, regulatory oversight, and high hazard potential, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance required to manage water resources effectively while ensuring the safety of surrounding communities.
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
17.2 |
River Or Stream |
Jackson Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
127 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |