Rental Facilities
The Clayton County Water Authority has two Community Use Buildings (CUB) and a lake pavilion available for individuals or groups to rent for business meetings or special events such as reunions and weddings.
Our Shamrock CUB is located on the shores of Shamrock/Blalock Reservoir while the Smith CUB sits on the J.W. Smith Reservoir. Our Lake Shamrock Pavilion offers an outdoor recreation area for families and groups.
Public Viewing Days (unless otherwise noted on Reservation Scheduler):
- March through October: Wednesdays: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- November through February: Wednesdays: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- The facility is closed for viewing on Wednesday’s that fall on Water Authority Holidays.
- Potential renters should always check the Reservation Scheduler calendar prior to viewing days to ensure the facility has not been rented or closed for schedule maintenance.
CUB Frequently Asked Questions
Shamrock Community Use Building
The Shamrock CUB is nestled in the woods between Blalock Reservoir and Shamrock Lake. This CUB is designed to accommodate 200 people for special events that have ranged from wedding receptions to professional conferences.
The design of the facility makes its community use versatile and ideal, as the CUB features a finished basement and loft area the overlooks the great room, as well as a wrap-around decks with two covered porches that offer picturesque views of the surrounding reservoirs.
The Shamrock Community Use Building’s great room is easily adapted to almost any type of function with a commercial grade kitchen and restrooms conveniently located at one end.
J.W. Smith Community Use Building
The Smith CUB offers a more quaint meeting space that can accommodate groups of up to 50 persons. The building has the natural, rustic appearance of a mountain cabin, but offers all the modern amenities for business or social gatherings.
Located on the banks of the beautiful 250-acre J.W. Smith Reservoir, this building has the natural, rustic appearance of a mountain getaway, but with all the modern conveniences. Designed to blend in with the forested backdrop, a large front porch with rocking chairs offers a wonderful lake view. This is the perfect spot for large family gatherings or business meetings.
Lake Shamrock Pavilion
Along with its Community Use Buildings (CUBs), Clayton County Water Authority has a new rental pavilion along Shamrock Dam. The Shamrock Lake Pavilion is designed and intended to function as an outdoor recreation area for families and groups of up to 100 people.
Reservations are required for usage and are non-refundable.
Community Use Buildings (CUB)
CCWA offers recreation and fellowship at two community use buildings located at our Blalock and Smith reservoirs. These Community Use Buildings (CUB) are available to individuals and groups, and they provide ideal settings for special events. Whether you are planning a wedding for 50 guests or 200, our two facilities provide a blank canvas for you to decorate for your dream wedding. Plus, you are able to cater the event yourself or use a professional catering company. Our facilities provide convenient, beautiful lake front views and the flexibility to make your wedding day exactly what you want within our policies and guidelines.
All renters are required to purchase insurance liability coverage from K&K Insurance Group for the rental period. Rentals are not considered final until insurance certificate is provided and approved.
Tenant User’s Liability Program
CCWA requires the purchase of K&K Insurance Group using this link below:
Tenant User’s Liability Program
Once you are on the Tenant User’s Liability Program page:
- Type in Clayton County Water Authority for the Facility Name
- Select State of Georgia for the Facility State
- Select Search
- Choose J.W. Smith or Shamrock Community Use Building
- Select Continue
- Select the Single Day Private Event
- Continue answering the remaining questions
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Stacey Weber, with K&K Insurance Group, Inc. at 1.800.328.2317, ext. 5929.
For more information about CCWA’s Community Use Buildings or to make a reservation, please contact Amber Grier at amber.grier@ccwa.us or 770.960.3726.
Shamrock Community Use Building
The Shamrock Community Use Building is available for daily rentals Monday – Thursday (8 a.m. – 11 p.m.), or three-day weekend rentals Friday (Noon – 11 p.m.), Saturday (8 a.m. – 11 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
To reserve our Shamrock Community Use Building, click on the Reservation Scheduler and follow the directions provided. For non-profit, government or business rates for weekday rentals, contact Amber Grier at amber.grier@ccwa.us or 770.960.3726 for rental information.
Public Viewing Days:
- March through October: Wednesdays: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- November through February: Wednesdays: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- The facility is closed for viewing on Wednesday’s that fall on Water Authority Holidays.
- Potential renters should always check the Reservation Scheduler calendar prior to viewing days to ensure the facility has not been rented or closed for schedule maintenance.
Shamrock Community Use Building Main Floor Floorplan
Shamrock Community Use Building Main Floor showing Tables Only Setup
Shamrock Community Use Building Main Floor showing Tables and Dance Floor Setup
Shamrock Community Use Building Basement & Loft Floorplan
Shamrock CUB Rental Rates
Shamrock CUB Driving Directions
2610 Shamrock Road
Jonesboro, Georgia
Contact: Amber Grier
770.960.3726
J.W. Smith Community Use Building
The J.W. Smith Community Use Building is available for daily rentals from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. To reserve our J.W. Smith Community Use Building, click on the Reservation Scheduler and follow the directions provided. For non-profit, government or business rates for weekday rentals, contact Amber Grier at amber.grier@ccwa.us or 770.960.3726.
Public Viewing Days:
- March through October: Wednesdays: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- November through February: Wednesdays: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- The facility is closed for viewing on Wednesday’s that fall on Water Authority Holidays.
- Potential renters should always check the Reservation Scheduler calendar prior to viewing days to ensure the facility has not been rented or closed for schedule maintenance.
J.W. Smith Community Use Building Floorplan
J. W. Smith CUB Driving Directions
143 North Bridge Road
Hampton, Georgia
Contact: Amber Grier
770.960.3726
Shamrock Lake Pavilion Rental Rates and Hours
Peak Season
March – October
Wednesday – Sunday (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays unless they are a legal holiday observed by the Water Authority)
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
$150 Rental Fee
Off Season
November – February
Available seven (7) days a week (except for the winter holidays: Thanksgiving Day and the day after; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.)
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$100 Rental Fee
Shamrock Dam Pavilion Usage Regulations and Agreement (PDF)
Shamrock and Blalock lakes are closed this time of year. No fishing will be allowed
during Off Season.
For more information or to rent the pavilion, call 678.561.9417.