Simpson
Simpson is an earth dam located in Jones County, Georgia, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Simpson
The primary purpose of Simpson is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Paul C. Simpson (private). It impounds the Tr- Rock Creek near Macon.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jones |
| Nearest City | Macon |
| River/Stream | Tr- Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.93818, -83.52291 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Paul C. Simpson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05722 |
| Federal ID | GA05722 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |