Homer Jenkins Pond Dam
Homer Jenkins Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Webster County, Georgia, built in 2014. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Homer Jenkins Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Homer Jenkins Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bear Creek Farms (private). It impounds the Harrel Mill Creek near Preston.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 387 acre-feet. Completed in 2014, the structure is relatively new.
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 09/26/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Preston |
| River/Stream | Harrel Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.02567, -84.56156 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bear Creek Farms |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07205 |
| Federal ID | GA07205 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |