Jones Spring

TR MARY CREEK· Oconto, Wisconsin· Built 1967· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Jones Spring is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 17.3% in WI)
Dam Length223 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge618 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDWI01139

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jones Spring?

Jones Spring 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 Spring?

Jones Spring is owned by U.S. Department of Agriculture (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jones Spring built?

Jones Spring was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Spring?

Jones Spring 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 Spring?

Jones Spring has a dam height of 10 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.

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.