Sam Jones Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Coffee, Georgia· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Sam Jones Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA)
Dam Length825 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage113 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area68 sq mi
NID IDGA03394

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: July 15, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Stan Clough Samantha Jones Mercer Samantha Jones Mercer

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sam Jones Pond Dam?

Sam Jones 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 Sam Jones Pond Dam?

Sam Jones Pond Dam is owned by Stan Clough Samantha Jones Mercer Samantha Jones Mercer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sam Jones Pond Dam?

Sam Jones Pond Dam 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 Sam Jones Pond Dam?

Sam Jones Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Sam Jones Pond Dam last inspected?

Sam Jones Pond Dam was last inspected on July 15, 2020. 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.