Jenkins Farm Lake Dam dam
Jenkins Farm Lake Dam
Jenkins Farm Lake Dam, located in Wilkes, Georgia, is a private-owned structure with a primary purpose that is not specified. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 33 feet and spans 188 feet in length, providing storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is labeled as undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, it undergoes state inspections every five years to ensure safety and compliance.
Despite being a private-owned dam, Jenkins Farm Lake Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Georgia and is subject to state regulation and inspection. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and its risk assessment has been categorized as moderate. The last recorded inspection of the dam took place in September 2016, with the structure meeting state guidelines for emergency action preparedness.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Jenkins Farm Lake Dam can appreciate its unique design and purpose, as well as its role in providing storage capacity for water resources in the area. The dam's location in Wilkes, Georgia, underlines its importance in managing water flow and ensuring safety for surrounding communities. With state inspections and risk assessments in place, Jenkins Farm Lake Dam is a crucial component of water resource management in the region.
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 Jenkins Farm Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River Near Bell | 408 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 39 cfs | → |
| Kettle Creek Near Washington | 2 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 8 cfs | → |
| South Fork Broad River At Carlton | 87 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jenkins Farm Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Gills Point Road Lincoln County
- State Road S-33-366, Mccormick
- State Road S-33-168, Mount Carmel
- Savannah Scenic Way South Lincoln County
- Russell Pointe Drive 3845, Elberton
- Manor Ramp Road, Calhoun Falls
Campgrounds
- Broad River - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Hesters Ferry - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Bobby Brown State Park
- Mount Carmel - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Leroys Ferry - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Hickory Knob State Resort Park
Fishing spots
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Cherokee Creek
- Cliatt Creek
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Ah Stephens State Park
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
Track Jenkins Farm Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jenkins Farm Lake Dam
Where does the data for Jenkins 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 Undetermined 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 Jenkins Farm Lake Dam.