Hampton Golf Company Pond Dam, also known as Jewell Lake Dam, is a private earth dam located in Ford, Georgia, within Jackson County, North Carolina.
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Positioned along Fowler Creek, this dam serves a primary purpose of recreation and boasts a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a structural height of 10.5 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 3 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 4 acre-feet, this dam covers a surface area of 1 acre.
Despite being not currently regulated by the state, Hampton Golf Company Pond Dam poses a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. The last inspection of this dam was conducted in November 1997, with an inspection frequency of 0. While an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been prepared for this dam, it has not been updated recently, with the last revision dating back to February 2015. Given its historical significance and potential risks, the management of Hampton Golf Company Pond Dam remains a subject of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Dam Length |
112 |
River Or Stream |
Fowler Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Nid Storage |
4 |
Structural Height |
10.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
11 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Ralph Andrews County Park
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Bearcamp Creek Campsite
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Buck Fields
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Burrells Ford
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Indian Camp Campsite
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Wintergreen Campsite
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Headwaters To Sloan'S Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107
1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
Sloan'S Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
Burrels Ford to Lick Log Branch (Section 1)
Ga/Nc State Line To 2 Miles Downriver