Jabot Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jabot Lake Dam, located in Macon, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam on Town Creek with a height of 23.2 feet.


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Summary

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 Height

23.2

River Or Stream

TOWN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

161

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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.