Jones L.L.

TR BLUE BEAVER CR· Comanche, Oklahoma· Built 1953· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Jones L.L. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK)
Dam Length270 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Max Discharge740 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDOK12869

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
Last Inspection: September 22, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

SHIRLEY ANN AND DANNY KERR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jones L.L.?

Jones L.L. 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 L.L.?

Jones L.L. is owned by SHIRLEY ANN AND DANNY KERR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jones L.L. built?

Jones L.L. was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 L.L.?

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

How tall is Jones L.L.?

Jones L.L. has a dam height of 18 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.

When was Jones L.L. last inspected?

Jones L.L. was last inspected on September 22, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.