Derris Jones Lake Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Derris Jones Lake Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 65 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02971 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Henderson, Amy Jones
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Derris Jones Lake Dam #1?
Derris Jones Lake Dam #1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Derris Jones Lake Dam #1?
Derris Jones Lake Dam #1 is owned by Henderson, Amy Jones (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Derris Jones Lake Dam #1 built?
Derris Jones Lake Dam #1 was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Derris Jones Lake Dam #1?
Derris Jones Lake Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Derris Jones Lake Dam #1?
Derris Jones Lake Dam #1 has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.