Jones Creek #1 Dam
Jones Creek #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Chester County, Tennessee, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jones Creek #1 Dam
Jones Creek #1 Dam is a dam in Chester, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Jones Creek near Pinson.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Chester |
| Nearest City | Pinson |
| River/Stream | Jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.50778, -88.61250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN02306 |
| Federal ID | TN02306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |