Jackson Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jackson Lake Dam, located in Dixie, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 8.8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 9.4 feet. With a length of 745 feet and a storage capacity of 264 acre-feet, Jackson Lake Dam serves a vital role in water resource management for the area.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection in January 2018 deemed it to be in satisfactory condition. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has not been modified over the years and is overseen by the Jacksonville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Water enthusiasts and climate enthusiasts alike can appreciate the important role that Jackson Lake Dam plays in the local ecosystem and the surrounding community.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

745

Dam Height

8.8

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

36

Hydraulic Height

9.4

Drainage Area

258

Nid Storage

264

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

9
       
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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.