Bateman Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Jones, Georgia, the Bateman Lake Dam stands as a testament to engineering excellence, with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.


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Summary

Built in 1947, this earth dam spans 600 feet in length, with a height of 25.5 feet and a storage capacity of 417.6 acre-feet. Situated on the Bonner Creek, the dam boasts a surface area of 32 acres and serves as a serene retreat in the Clinton environs.

Despite being privately owned, the Bateman Lake Dam is subject to state jurisdiction and regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and public safety. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses a low hazard potential and is considered to have a moderate risk level. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures are closely monitored to mitigate any potential issues that may arise in the future. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bateman Lake Dam serves as both a recreational oasis and a prime example of responsible dam management in the state of Georgia.

Year Completed

1947

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

25.5

River Or Stream

BONNER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

32

Drainage Area

520

Nid Storage

417.6

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.