Jones Farm Pond Dam
Jones Farm Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Butts County, Georgia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jones Farm Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Jones Farm 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 Jones William, B. (private). It impounds the Yellow Water Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 145 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12,730 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/08/2016. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Butts |
| River/Stream | Yellow Water Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.31222, -83.90694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 145 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12,730 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jones William, B. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA06154 |
| Federal ID | GA06154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |