Jenkins Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Jenkins Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 259 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00900 |
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
Rfj Farms, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jenkins Pond Dam?
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 Jenkins Pond Dam?
Jenkins Pond Dam is owned by Rfj Farms, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jenkins Pond Dam built?
Jenkins Pond Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Pond Dam?
Jenkins Pond 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 Jenkins Pond Dam?
Jenkins Pond Dam 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.
When was Jenkins Pond Dam last inspected?
Jenkins Pond Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.