Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | GA07014 |
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
Jenkins, Homer C. Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam?
Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam 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 Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam?
Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam is owned by Jenkins, Homer C. Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam built?
Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam?
Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam 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 Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam?
Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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.
When was Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam last inspected?
Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam was last inspected on September 27, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.