Jordon Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Person's Lake Dam Helens Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Jordon Lake Dam, located in Talbot County, Georgia, was completed in 1970 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 28.9 feet with a hydraulic height of 21.9 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. The dam spans 345 feet in length and covers a surface area of 6 acres, providing vital water resources for the surrounding agricultural lands.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspections, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Jordon Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region. Its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates contribute to its functionality, while its condition assessment remains unrated, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safeguard this essential water resource for future generations.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Jordon Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. As a key component of the local irrigation system, this earth dam not only supports agricultural activities but also plays a role in water storage and management in the region. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, the dam serves as a valuable asset for sustainable water use, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and risk management practices to ensure its long-term viability in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
345 |
Dam Height |
28.9 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
21.9 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Flint River Near Culloden
|
1240cfs |
Upatoi Creek Near Columbus
|
275cfs |
Chattahoochee River At Us 280
|
1990cfs |
Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell
|
118cfs |
Flint River At Ga 26
|
2200cfs |
Hannahatchee Creek At Union
|
107cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Jordon Lake Dam