Town Creek Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Jones, Georgia, the Town Creek Reservoir Dam is a crucial structure designed by TRIBBLE & RICHARDSON in 1993 to serve as a water supply for the local community.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 95 feet, this earth dam boasts a storage capacity of 26,855 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 19,905 acre-feet and a surface area covering 626 acres. The dam is regulated by the GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM and undergoes regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and operational effectiveness.

With its primary purpose being water supply, Town Creek Reservoir Dam plays a vital role in providing a reliable source of water to the area. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in September 2017. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates further highlight the need for continued oversight and maintenance to prevent potential issues.

Overall, Town Creek Reservoir Dam stands as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in Jones, Georgia, serving as a lifeline for the local community. With its design focused on water supply and its role in mitigating risks associated with flooding and water storage, the dam's importance cannot be understated. Continued state regulation, inspections, and enforcement efforts are essential to maintaining the dam's integrity and ensuring the safety of those who rely on its vital functions.

Year Completed

1993

Dam Height

95

River Or Stream

TOWN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

626

Nid Storage

26855

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

95
       
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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.