Jones Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Jones Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 93 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02979 |
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
HOBBY, WENDALL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jones Irrigation Pond Dam?
Jones Irrigation 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 Jones Irrigation Pond Dam?
Jones Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by HOBBY, WENDALL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jones Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Jones Irrigation Pond 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 Jones Irrigation Pond Dam?
Jones Irrigation 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 Jones Irrigation Pond Dam?
Jones Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Jones Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on January 22, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.