Jones Gss
Key Takeaway
Jones Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 301 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06151 |
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
WF JONES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jones Gss?
Jones Gss 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 Gss?
Jones Gss is owned by WF JONES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jones Gss built?
Jones Gss 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 Gss?
Jones Gss 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 Jones Gss?
Jones Gss has a dam height of 21 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.