Jones Lake Dam
Jones Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fannin County, Georgia, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jones Lake Dam
Jones Lake Dam is a dam in Fannin, Georgia. The dam is owned by James W. Stephens (private). It impounds the Farmer Branch near Mineral Bluff.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 105 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/01/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Fannin |
| Nearest City | Mineral Bluff |
| River/Stream | Farmer Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.90836, -84.30181 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | James W. Stephens |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06976 |
| Federal ID | GA06976 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |