Winfred Jones Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Winfred Jones Lake Dam, located in Chula, Georgia, was completed in 1979 for the primary purpose of irrigation.
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Summary
Owned privately, this earth dam stands at a height of 10.2 feet and has a length of 390 feet, with a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. The dam is classified as low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment.
Designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Winfred Jones Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, with no recent inspection dates available. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, serving the surrounding area with a drainage area of 215 square miles. Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated by the state and does not have a state inspection, enforcement, or permitting.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Winfred Jones Lake Dam an interesting study, given its unique design and purpose. With its historical completion date and location in Tift County, Georgia, the dam serves as a crucial irrigation source for the area. The dam's risk assessment and hazard potential raise important considerations for future maintenance and management to ensure the safety and efficiency of this essential water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
390 |
Dam Height |
10.2 |
River Or Stream |
NO NAME |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.5 |
Drainage Area |
215 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
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0cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
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4340cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
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12cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
3510cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
3cfs |
Muckalee Creek At Ga 195
|
419cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Winfred Jones Lake Dam