Derris Jones Lake Dam No 2
Derris Jones Lake Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Tift County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Derris Jones Lake Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Derris Jones Lake Dam No 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Derrick Jones (private). It impounds the No Name near Chula.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 95 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 01/01/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Tift |
| Nearest City | Chula |
| River/Stream | No Name |
| Coordinates | 31.56500, -83.56972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 95 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Derrick Jones |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03456 |
| Federal ID | GA03456 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |