Jones Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Jones Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 110 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03118 |
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
Jones, J. E.
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 Jones, J. E. (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 1948, making it 78 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 12 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.