Hungerford Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Jones, Georgia, the Hungerford Lake Dam stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering, completed in 1930 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Standing at 21 feet tall and stretching 400 feet in length, this buttress dam on Shoal Creek offers a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet across its 32-acre surface area. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, this uncontrolled spillway structure has not been rated for its condition, highlighting the need for ongoing inspection and maintenance.
Owned privately and not regulated by the state, Hungerford Lake Dam serves as a scenic backdrop for the Hungerford Lake environs, offering a tranquil haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. Its association with the Mobile District of the USACE adds to its historical significance, while the lack of state permitting and enforcement underscores the importance of responsible stewardship by its owner. With no emergency action plan in place, the community may benefit from increased preparedness measures to mitigate any potential risks associated with this picturesque dam.
As a destination for recreation, Hungerford Lake Dam invites visitors to appreciate its beauty while also recognizing the need for continued monitoring and evaluation. The dam's contribution to the local watershed and ecosystem underscores its importance beyond its structural significance, highlighting the interconnectedness of water resources and climate dynamics in the region. With a rich history and promising future, Hungerford Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human development and environmental stewardship in the face of evolving challenges posed by a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
SHOAL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Surface Area |
32 |
Drainage Area |
11000 |
Nid Storage |
350 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
82cfs |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
28cfs |
Little River Near Eatonton
|
158cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
635cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
2310cfs |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
|
1640cfs |
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.
Hungerford Lake Dam
Nf Boundary To Glenwood Springs/Lake Sinclair