Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam

DOOLEY BRANCH· Jenkins, Georgia· Built 1978· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA)
Dam Length1,710 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Normal Storage205 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDGA04675

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
Last Inspection: August 7, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Magnolia Hill, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam?

Magnolia Hill Plantation 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 Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam?

Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Magnolia Hill, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam built?

Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam?

Magnolia Hill Plantation 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 Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam?

Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?

Magnolia Hill Plantation Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on August 7, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.