Jones Farm Pond Dam

YELLOW WATER CREEK· Butts, Georgia· Earth· 35 ft tall

High Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Jones Farm Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	35 ft (taller than 86.5% in GA)
Dam Length	0 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	4.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage	1.2K acre-ft

Surface Area	145 acres
Drainage Area	12,730 sq mi
NID ID	GA06154

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: March 8, 2016

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

Jones William, B.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jones Farm Pond Dam?

Jones Farm Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Jones Farm Pond Dam?

Jones Farm Pond Dam is owned by Jones William, B. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Jones Farm Pond Dam?

Jones Farm 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 Jones Farm Pond Dam?

Jones Farm Pond Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Jones Farm Pond Dam last inspected?

Jones Farm Pond Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.