Jones, Clarence Dam East
Key Takeaway
Jones, Clarence Dam East is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 49% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 150 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11262 |
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
CLARENCE JONES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jones, Clarence Dam East?
Jones, Clarence Dam East 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 Jones, Clarence Dam East?
Jones, Clarence Dam East is owned by CLARENCE JONES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jones, Clarence Dam East built?
Jones, Clarence Dam East was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Jones, Clarence Dam East?
Jones, Clarence Dam East serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jones, Clarence Dam East?
Jones, Clarence Dam East has a dam height of 27 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.