Cox/jones Damal Jones Dam
Cox/jones Damal Jones Dam is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Cox/jones Damal Jones Dam
The primary purpose of Cox/jones Damal Jones Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Herbert W And Gayle J Cox (private). It impounds the Tr-north Tyger River.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2017.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Tyger River |
| Coordinates | 34.99900, -82.15290 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HERBERT W AND GAYLE J COX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03339 |
| Federal ID | SCD03339 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |