Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam North
Key Takeaway
Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam North is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 180 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02963 |
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
P.L. Jowers III Beth J. Ross
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam North?
Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam North 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 North?
Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam North is owned by P.L. Jowers III Beth J. Ross (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam North built?
Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam North was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 North?
Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam North serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. 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 North?
Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam North has a dam height of 18 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 Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam North last inspected?
Jowers Irrigation Pond Dam North was last inspected on March 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.