Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Club Lake Dam, located in Jones County, Georgia, was completed in 1970 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

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
       
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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.