C. H. Jones Dam
C. H. Jones Dam is an earth dam located in Vernon County, Missouri, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About C. H. Jones Dam
The primary purpose of C. H. Jones Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by C. H. Jones (private). It impounds the Tr West Fork Clear Creek near Dederick.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,064 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 | Missouri |
| County | Vernon |
| Nearest City | Dederick |
| River/Stream | Tr West Fork Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.81837, -94.24811 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,064 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | C. H. JONES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20065 |
| Federal ID | MO20065 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |