Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam
Key Takeaway
Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 81.4% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02207 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HERBERT W AND GAYLE J COX
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam?
Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam?
Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam is owned by HERBERT W AND GAYLE J COX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam built?
Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam?
Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam?
Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam last inspected?
Cox/Jones Damal Jones Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.