Jones Lake Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Jones Lake Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 3.7% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00825 |
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
H C JONES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jones Lake Dam No 1?
Jones Lake Dam No 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 Lake Dam No 1?
Jones Lake Dam No 1 is owned by H C JONES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jones Lake Dam No 1 built?
Jones Lake Dam No 1 was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 No 1?
Jones Lake Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jones Lake Dam No 1?
Jones Lake Dam No 1 has a dam height of 15 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.