M M Jones
M M Jones is an earth dam located in Lee County, Alabama, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About M M Jones
The primary purpose of M M Jones is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by M M Jones (private). It impounds the Tr-nash Creek near Quarry.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 324 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | Quarry |
| River/Stream | Tr-nash Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.57333, -85.42000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,006 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | M M JONES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00378 |
| Federal ID | AL00378 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |