Jones Mill Pond Dam & Parkway
Key Takeaway
Jones Mill Pond Dam & Parkway is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 56.5% in VA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Year Modified | 1932 |
| NID ID | VA199005 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOI NPS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Jones Mill Pond Dam & Parkway?
Jones Mill Pond Dam & Parkway is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Jones Mill Pond Dam & Parkway?
Jones Mill Pond Dam & Parkway is owned by DOI NPS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Jones Mill Pond Dam & Parkway?
Jones Mill Pond Dam & Parkway serves the following purposes: Other, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jones Mill Pond Dam & Parkway?
Jones Mill Pond Dam & Parkway has a dam height of 27 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 Mill Pond Dam & Parkway last inspected?
Jones Mill Pond Dam & Parkway was last inspected on March 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.