W.s. Jones Dam
W.s. Jones Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, North Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About W.s. Jones Dam
The primary purpose of W.s. Jones Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John E Krobatsch (private). It impounds the N. Prong Elijay Creek near Franklin.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 112 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 14 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/06/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Franklin |
| River/Stream | N. Prong Elijay Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21740, -83.25480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 112 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John E Krobatsch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/06/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03335 |
| Federal ID | NC03335 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |