Wilton Jones Lake Dam dam
Wilton Jones Lake Dam
Wilton Jones Lake Dam, located in Chula, Georgia, is a private earth dam completed in 1979 primarily for irrigation purposes. Designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands at a height of 17.6 feet and has a length of 920 feet, providing a storage capacity of 182 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, this dam has not been rated for its condition but is inspected every five years.
Situated in Tift County, Georgia, Wilton Jones Lake Dam is a vital resource for water management in the region, serving as an essential irrigation source for agricultural activities. Despite being unregulated by the state, this dam plays a crucial role in water storage and management, contributing to the sustainability of the local ecosystem. With a surface area of 15 acres and a drainage area of 270 acres, this dam plays a significant role in water conservation efforts.
Managed by private owners, Wilton Jones Lake Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of the community in ensuring water resource sustainability. With its strategic location and design, this dam not only supports irrigation needs but also contributes to the overall ecological balance of the area. As a key infrastructure asset, this dam exemplifies the importance of responsible water management practices in the face of climate change challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Wilton Jones Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 10 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 1,540 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 51 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Adel | 217 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 112 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilton Jones Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Paulk City Park
- Marine Albany Rv Military
- Parks At Chehaw
- Reed Bingham State Park
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Wilton Jones Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wilton Jones Lake Dam
Where does the data for Wilton Jones Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Wilton Jones Lake Dam.