Homer Jenkins Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Homer Jenkins Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | GA07205 |
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
Bear Creek Farms
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Homer Jenkins Pond Dam?
Homer Jenkins Pond 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 Jenkins Pond Dam?
Homer Jenkins Pond Dam is owned by Bear Creek Farms (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Homer Jenkins Pond Dam built?
Homer Jenkins Pond Dam was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Jenkins Pond Dam?
Homer Jenkins Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Homer Jenkins Pond Dam?
Homer Jenkins Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Jenkins Pond Dam last inspected?
Homer Jenkins Pond Dam was last inspected on September 26, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.