Jones Dam Lower
Jones Dam Lower is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jones Dam Lower
The primary purpose of Jones Dam Lower is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rollan Leroy Jones Heirs (private). It impounds the Clarks Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | Clarks Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.54540, -81.26180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rollan Leroy Jones Heirs |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05130 |
| Federal ID | NC05130 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |