Coulter Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Coulter Lake Dam, located in the Macon suburbs of Jones, Georgia, was completed in 1950 and primarily serves as a recreational site.


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Summary

This private Earth dam stands at 23 feet tall and stretches 360 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam has not been rated for its current condition but undergoes inspections every five years to ensure safety.

Owned privately, Coulter Lake Dam is not regulated by the state but is inspected regularly to prevent any potential risks. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures. Despite its unknown designer and foundations, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities and serves as a valuable resource for the local community.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Coulter Lake Dam for its historical significance and role in providing outdoor recreational activities. As a key feature in the Macon suburbs, the dam's construction in 1950 reflects a time when water management and conservation were growing concerns. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, Coulter Lake Dam stands as a testament to responsible dam management and the importance of maintaining infrastructure for both safety and leisure purposes.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

360

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

325

Nid Storage

115

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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.