Jacks Hill Lake Dam, located in Douglasville, Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves as a recreational resource for the community.
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The dam, primarily used for recreation, is classified as an earth dam with a height of 29.4 feet and a hydraulic height of 27.5 feet. It has a storage capacity of 112.8 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.4 acres. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is considered to be in a relatively stable condition.
Although the dam is not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in April 2018. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and it is situated on a river or stream with a drainage area of 745 square miles. Despite its unregulated status, the dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. Overall, Jacks Hill Lake Dam provides both recreational opportunities and a source of moderate risk management for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
210 |
Dam Height |
29.4 |
River Or Stream |
Name unknown |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
27.5 |
Drainage Area |
745 |
Nid Storage |
112.8 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |