Jones Irrigation Pond Dam (South)
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 Length | 610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04730 |
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 (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.