Jordon Lake Dam
Jordon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Talbot County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jordon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jordon Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jordon Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Talbotton.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 06/20/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Talbot |
| Nearest City | Talbotton |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.63139, -84.53778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jordon Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02691 |
| Federal ID | GA02691 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |