Jarrett Lake Dam in Georgia is a private-owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
Wind
Humidity
Standing at a height of 22 feet and with a length of 540 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 54 acre-feet. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Located in Jackson, Georgia, the dam was designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) and is situated within the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state authorities, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. With its picturesque surroundings and recreational opportunities, Jarrett Lake Dam stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of water resources and human activity in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
22 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
North Oconee River At College St
|
257cfs |
Middle Oconee River Near Athens
|
426cfs |
Middle Oconee River Near Arcade
|
340cfs |
Apalachee River Near Bostwick
|
235cfs |
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
|
497cfs |