Jones Lake East Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jones Lake East Dam, located in Dallas, Georgia, was completed in 1947 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam, standing at a height of 26.4 feet with a storage capacity of 476.6 acre-feet, is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level. The dam, designed by an unknown entity, features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and has not been regulated by the state or federal agencies.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam at Jones Lake East is inspected every five years, with the last assessment conducted in July 2018. The dam has not been rated for its condition, but it poses a moderate risk with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined. With its scenic location and recreational offerings, Jones Lake East Dam is an important water resource in Paulding County, Georgia, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike to appreciate and enjoy its beauty and functionality.

Year Completed

1947

Dam Length

1100

Dam Height

26.4

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23.9

Hydraulic Height

25.2

Drainage Area

190

Nid Storage

476.6

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.