Myron Jones Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Myron Jones Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | GA07120 |
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, Myron
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Myron Jones Irrigation Pond Dam?
Myron Jones 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 Myron Jones Irrigation Pond Dam?
Myron Jones Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Jones, Myron (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Myron Jones Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Myron Jones Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Myron Jones Irrigation Pond Dam?
Myron Jones Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Myron Jones Irrigation Pond Dam?
Myron Jones 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 Myron Jones Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Myron Jones Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on November 30, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.