J. R. Jones Dam
J. R. Jones Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About J. R. Jones Dam
The primary purpose of J. R. Jones Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James R Jones (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/21/2017.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.89230, -78.73450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James R Jones |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04561 |
| Federal ID | NC04561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |