Jones Lake Dam

ARKANSAS RIVER-TR· Jefferson, Arkansas· Built 1967· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jones Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Max Discharge339 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDAR00806

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

W D JONES ESTATE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jones Lake Dam?

Jones Lake 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 Jones Lake Dam?

Jones Lake Dam is owned by W D JONES ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jones Lake Dam built?

Jones Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Lake Dam?

Jones Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

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.