Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam
Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Webster County, Georgia, built in 2012. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Homer C. Jenkins Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jenkins, Homer C. Jr. (private). It impounds the Name Unknown near Preston.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 267 acre-feet. Completed in 2012, the structure is relatively new.
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 09/27/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | Preston |
| River/Stream | Name Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.94917, -84.49575 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jenkins, Homer C. Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07014 |
| Federal ID | GA07014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |