Jenkins - Johnson Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Jenkins - Johnson Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00895 |
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, Sammy, Mr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jenkins - Johnson Lake Dam?
Jenkins - Johnson 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 Jenkins - Johnson Lake Dam?
Jenkins - Johnson Lake Dam is owned by Jenkins, Sammy, Mr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jenkins - Johnson Lake Dam built?
Jenkins - Johnson Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Jenkins - Johnson Lake Dam?
Jenkins - Johnson Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jenkins - Johnson Lake Dam?
Jenkins - Johnson Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Jenkins - Johnson Lake Dam last inspected?
Jenkins - Johnson Lake Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.