Jones Farm Lake Dam dam
Jones Farm Lake Dam
Jones Farm Lake Dam, located in Tift, Georgia, is a private earth dam constructed in 1970 by the Jones Brothers for irrigation purposes. With a height of 16.2 feet and a length of 790 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 215 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 220 acres. The dam's primary purpose is irrigation, and it is not regulated by the state but is subject to inspections every five years.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, standing at 3 out of 5. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, but it has been inspected as recently as February 2011. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified in the data, but it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition and management of dams like Jones Farm Lake Dam to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
Overall, Jones Farm Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for those interested in water resource management and climate resilience. The dam's construction, purpose, and risk assessment provide valuable insights into the challenges and considerations involved in maintaining and regulating water infrastructure, especially in the context of increasing climate variability and potential hazards. Keeping a close eye on the condition and management of dams like Jones Farm Lake Dam is crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability of water resources in the region and beyond.
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 Jones Farm 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 | → |
| Little River Near Adel | 359 cfs | → |
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 55 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd | 290 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jones Farm Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Jones Farm Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jones Farm Lake Dam
Where does the data for Jones Farm 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 Jones Farm Lake Dam.