City Of Monticello Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

The City of Monticello Reservoir Dam, located in Jasper, Georgia, is a crucial water supply infrastructure designed by Hightower Engineering and completed in 1992.


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Summary

This Earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a storage capacity of 370 acre-feet, providing normal storage of 234 acre-feet over a surface area of 23 acres. With a drainage area of 395 square miles, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources for the local community.

Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, the City of Monticello Reservoir Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. However, it undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and reliability. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, serving its primary purpose of water supply effectively. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the City of Monticello Reservoir Dam highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management and infrastructure maintenance in the face of climate change challenges.

Year Completed

1992

Dam Length

775

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23

Hydraulic Height

31

Drainage Area

395

Nid Storage

370

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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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.