Julia M Jones Dam
Key Takeaway
Julia M Jones Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00999 |
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
LILLIAN SOLOMON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Julia M Jones Dam?
Julia M Jones Dam 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 Julia M Jones Dam?
Julia M Jones Dam is owned by LILLIAN SOLOMON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Julia M Jones Dam built?
Julia M Jones Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Julia M Jones Dam?
Julia M Jones Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Julia M Jones Dam?
Julia M Jones Dam 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.
When was Julia M Jones Dam last inspected?
Julia M Jones Dam was last inspected on November 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.