Potters House Farm Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Potters House Farm Lake Dam, located in Jackson, Georgia, is a private structure managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.


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Summary

This dam, built in a buttress core type, stands at a height of 53 feet and has a storage capacity of 627 acre-feet. The dam regulates the flow of Potters House Creek, providing essential water resources for the local area.

Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a moderate hazard potential, the condition of Potters House Farm Lake Dam is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment are areas for potential improvement to enhance safety and preparedness in the event of an emergency.

Overall, Potters House Farm Lake Dam serves a crucial role in water resource management in the region, highlighting the intersection of climate, infrastructure, and environmental stewardship. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, understanding the intricacies of structures like Potters House Farm Lake Dam can provide valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities in safeguarding our natural resources for future generations.

Dam Height

53

River Or Stream

POTTERS HOUSE CREEK

Nid Storage

627

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

53
       
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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.