J.t. Haynes Reservoir Dam

J.t. Haynes Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

Hazard potentialHighFailure would probably cost lives
ConditionSatisfactoryBest of 4 ratings
Emergency action planOn file
Last inspection01/25/2017
Height92 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 92 ft
92 FT TEN-STORY BUILDINGMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

92 ft tall, taller than 98% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.

About J.t. Haynes Reservoir Dam

The primary purpose of J.t. Haynes Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Newnan Utilities (private).

The dam stands 92 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,134 acre-feet.

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 01/25/2017. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.

At 92 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.

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.

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Location

StateGeorgia
CountyCoweta
Coordinates33.35111, -84.81500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height92 ft
Dam Height92 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,134 acre-ft
Max Storage3,134 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,597 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNewnan Utilities
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/25/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA06195
Federal IDGA06195
More InfoState Dam Safety Program