Jones Lake West Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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


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Summary

This private-owned dam stands at 27 feet high and stretches 675 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 270.5 acre-feet and a drainage area of 190 acres. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has an unclassified foundation type.

Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. The last inspection in July 2018 deemed the structure to be in moderate risk, prompting a reassessment of its risk management measures. With a frequency of inspections every five years, Jones Lake West Dam remains a focal point for water resource enthusiasts and climate conservationists alike, as they monitor the dam's integrity and environmental impact on the surrounding area.

Year Completed

1947

Dam Length

675

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

27

Drainage Area

190

Nid Storage

270.5

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

27
       
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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.