Lower Bear Garden Swamp Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lower Bear Garden Swamp, located in Lowndes, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam with a maximum height of 8 feet and a length of 600 feet.
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Summary
This dam, also known as Bear Garden Swamp Lake Dam (Lower), is situated on Jumping Gulley Creek and serves a primary purpose of "Other." With a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a surface area of 17 acres, Lower Bear Garden Swamp plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the condition of Lower Bear Garden Swamp has not been rated. The dam does not have controlled spillways or outlet gates, posing potential challenges in managing water discharge during extreme weather events. While the dam is not under state jurisdiction or regulation, its presence is essential for maintaining proper water levels and protecting the surrounding environment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lower Bear Garden Swamp represents a unique and vital piece of infrastructure in the region. Its role in managing water storage and flow on Jumping Gulley Creek highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to ensure safety and sustainability in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demand.
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
JUMPING GULLEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Drainage Area |
3350 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |
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Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Lower Bear Garden Swamp