Jabot Lake Dam dam
Jabot Lake Dam
Jabot Lake Dam, located in Macon, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam on Town Creek with a height of 23.2 feet. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam has a storage capacity of 161 acre-feet and serves a vital role in regulating water flow in the area. Although the dam is uncontrolled, its risk assessment is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its stability.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and "not rated" condition assessment, Jabot Lake Dam remains a key infrastructure for water resource management in Jones County, Georgia. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are not specified, but its location on Town Creek positions it as a crucial component of the local water system. With a capacity of 161 acre-feet and a normal storage of 108 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in ensuring water availability for the surrounding area.
As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Jabot Lake Dam offers a case study in the challenges and opportunities of managing water infrastructure in a changing climate. With its moderate risk assessment and unknown designer, the dam represents a critical piece of the puzzle in safeguarding water resources in Georgia. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance will be essential to ensure the dam's continued functionality and resilience in the face of evolving environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Jabot Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Macon | 694 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 9 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek Below Eatonton | 37 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 433 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jabot Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Riverbend Trail Macon
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Lakeshore Drive 3180, Macon
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Macon
Campgrounds
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
- Claystone County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
Fishing spots
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Lake Sinclair
- Houston Lake
Track Jabot Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Jabot Lake Dam
Where does the data for Jabot Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Undetermined hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Jabot Lake Dam.