Jones Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jones Pond Dam, located in Wilkes, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam that spans 606 feet in length and stands at a height of 17 feet along the Upton Stream.


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Summary

With a storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, the dam serves as a crucial water resource in the region, providing a normal storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. Despite being unregulated by the state, Jones Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.

Although last inspected in 2016, with an inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While the risk management measures and emergency action plan status are unclear, the dam's risk assessment indicates moderate risk. Overall, Jones Pond Dam plays a significant role in water resource management in the region, making it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of infrastructure and environmental stewardship.

Dam Length

606

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

UPTON STREAM

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Nid Storage

126

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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. 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

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, 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.