Jones Irrigation Pond Dam (South)

UNKNOWN· Wilcox, Georgia· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jones Irrigation Pond Dam (South) is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA)
Dam Length610 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area75 sq mi
NID IDGA04730

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Jones, J. E.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jones Irrigation Pond Dam (South)?

Jones Irrigation Pond Dam (South) 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 (South)?

Jones Irrigation Pond Dam (South) is owned by Jones, J. E. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Jones Irrigation Pond Dam (South)?

Jones Irrigation Pond Dam (South) 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 (South)?

Jones Irrigation Pond Dam (South) has a dam height of 13 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.

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.