Jones Irrigation Pond Dam, located in Sycamore, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) in 1970 for the primary purpose of irrigation.
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Standing at a height of 21.8 feet with a hydraulic height of 20.8 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 325 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 206 acre-feet. The dam spans 750 feet in length and covers a surface area of 25 acres, serving the local agricultural community in Turner County.
Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam's condition is considered low risk, with a hazard potential rated as low. The last inspection conducted in 2015 deemed the structure to be in a satisfactory condition, although it has not been formally rated. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk that has been assigned a risk assessment score of 3. While no emergency action plan is currently in place, the dam serves as a vital resource for irrigation in the region, playing a crucial role in sustaining agricultural activities in the area.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
21.8 |
River Or Stream |
Unknown |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
20.8 |
Nid Storage |
325 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
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