Jones Lake Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Jones Lake Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,347 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00826 |
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 2?
Jones Lake Dam No 2 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 2?
Jones Lake Dam No 2 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 2 built?
Jones Lake Dam No 2 was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 2?
Jones Lake Dam No 2 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.