Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10
Key Takeaway
Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10 is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 73.7% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 333 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 113 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | MO11109 |
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
NONE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10?
Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10 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-Sec 10?
Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10 is owned by NONE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10 built?
Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10 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 Lake Dam-Sec 10?
Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Grade Stabilization, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10?
Jones Lake Dam-Sec 10 has a dam height of 31 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.