Jones
Jones is an earth dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jones
The primary purpose of Jones is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by A W Jones (private). It impounds the Tr Bryant Branch near Riser.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Talladega |
| Nearest City | Riser |
| River/Stream | Tr Bryant Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.32500, -86.27333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | A W JONES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01103 |
| Federal ID | AL01103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |