Club Lake Dam, located in Jones County, Georgia, was completed in 1970 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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This earth dam, standing at 19 feet tall and stretching 300 feet in length, impounds Town Creek to create a surface area of 17 acres and a storage capacity of 239 acre-feet. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Even though Club Lake Dam is privately owned and not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The last recorded inspection in November 2017 deemed its condition as "Not Rated", suggesting that further assessment may be required. With a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are currently unclear.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Club Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam safety and recreational infrastructure management. The dam's unique design features, location within a tranquil natural setting, and historical significance as a community landmark make it a focal point for further exploration and research into sustainable water resource development and climate resiliency efforts in Georgia.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Drainage Area |
1260 |
Nid Storage |
239 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
2030cfs |
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
6cfs |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
21cfs |
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
70cfs |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
|
1600cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
635cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Dames Ferry County Park
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Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
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Claystone County Park
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Arrowhead County Park
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