Jones Farm Pond Dam dam
Jones Farm Pond Dam
Jones Farm Pond Dam, located in Butts, Georgia, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program. Built for irrigation purposes, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a storage capacity of 4650 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Yellow Water Creek and has a surface area of 145 acres, serving as a key water resource for the surrounding agricultural area.
Although the dam has a high hazard potential, it has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in March 2016. With a moderate risk rating, the dam poses some potential risks that are being managed to ensure the safety of the community. With the involvement of the state regulatory agency and regular inspections, Jones Farm Pond Dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and agricultural irrigation in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts monitor the conditions of dams like Jones Farm Pond Dam, it is essential to recognize the importance of proper maintenance and risk management in safeguarding these structures. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam remains a vital asset for water supply and irrigation in Butts, Georgia, highlighting the need for continued oversight and maintenance to ensure its long-term functionality and safety.
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 Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 441 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 42 cfs | → |
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 5 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 7 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 9 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Above Covington | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jones Farm Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
Campgrounds
- Indian Springs State Park
- Rush Creek Campground
- Gladesville Campground
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- High Falls State Park
- Dames Ferry County Park
Fishing spots
- Jackson Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- High Falls Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
- Davidson Mountain Nature Preserve
Track Jones Farm Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jones Farm Pond Dam
Where does the data for Jones Farm Pond 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 High 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 Pond Dam.