Homer Jenkins Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Doris Dam Kennedy Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Located in Preston, Georgia, the Homer Jenkins Pond Dam is a privately owned structure designed by Mike Goare of NRCS.
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Summary
Completed in 2014, this earth dam stands at 27 feet high and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. With a storage capacity of 387.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 25 acres, the dam utilizes an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water management.
Despite being in a low hazard potential category, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating. It has not been inspected since September 2018, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation. The dam is situated on Harrel Mill Creek and poses a moderate risk level, suggesting a need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures in the future.
Year Completed |
2014 |
Dam Length |
675 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
Harrel Mill Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
387.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston
|
92cfs |
Muckalee Creek Near Americus
|
106cfs |
Hannahatchee Creek At Union
|
46cfs |
Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson
|
295cfs |
Muckalee Creek At Ga 195
|
236cfs |
Upatoi Creek Near Columbus
|
165cfs |
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.
Homer Jenkins Pond Dam