Jones Ec #1

RED CREEK· Dewey, Oklahoma· Built 1976· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Jones Ec #1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK)
Dam Length274 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDOK83730

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

HARRY JONES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jones Ec #1?

Jones Ec #1 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 Ec #1?

Jones Ec #1 is owned by HARRY JONES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jones Ec #1 built?

Jones Ec #1 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Ec #1?

Jones Ec #1 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 Ec #1?

Jones Ec #1 has a dam height of 25 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.