Allison Dam, located in Jones, Georgia, was completed in 1959 and is owned by the Federal agency Fish and Wildlife Service.
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The primary purpose of the dam is to create a Fish and Wildlife Pond along Allison Creek, with a normal storage capacity of 93 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1175 acre-feet. The dam is classified as an Earth-type dam, standing at a height of 30 feet and a length of 825 feet.
The dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 11 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 980 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for the dam is rated as very high (1), although the hazard potential is considered low and the condition assessment is satisfactory. The dam underwent structural modifications in 2011 and is inspected every 5 years to ensure its safety and functionality. With its important role in supporting fish and wildlife habitats in the area, Allison Dam serves as a vital resource for water management and conservation efforts in Georgia.
Years Modified |
2011 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
825 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
Allison Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
11.02 |
Nid Storage |
1175 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
36 |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
21cfs |
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
70cfs |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
|
1600cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
2030cfs |
Little River Near Eatonton
|
121cfs |
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
6cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Dames Ferry County Park
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Gladesville Campground
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Rush Creek Campground
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