Jewel 1 Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hamburg Mill Pond Dam The Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Jewel 1 Lake Dam in Washington, Georgia, stands as a private Earth dam with a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 368 acre-feet.
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Summary
While its hazard potential is deemed low, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. Despite not being state regulated or permitted, the dam undergoes regular inspections every 5 years, ensuring its structural integrity is maintained.
Located in the Charleston District and owned privately, Jewel 1 Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource in Georgia. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," suggesting a need for further evaluation. The dam's emergency action plan status remains unknown, highlighting a potential area for improvement in its risk management protocols.
Enthusiasts in water resources and climate would find Jewel 1 Lake Dam an intriguing subject of study. Its unique design features, moderate risk assessment, and lack of state regulation raise questions about its long-term sustainability and the effectiveness of its risk management measures. As a private entity, the dam's ownership and operational practices add layers of complexity to understanding its role in the local water supply system and its resilience to changing climate conditions.
Dam Height |
25 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
368 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro
|
150cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
120cfs |
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
1570cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
635cfs |
Little River Near Washington
|
153cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
3050cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Jewel 1 Lake Dam