Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam Middle
Key Takeaway
Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam Middle is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 98 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04318 |
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
Beth J. Ross
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam Middle?
Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam Middle 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 Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam Middle?
Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam Middle is owned by Beth J. Ross (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam Middle built?
Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam Middle was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam Middle?
Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam Middle 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 Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam Middle?
Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam Middle has a dam height of 14 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.