Jones Lake Dam
Jones Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jones Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jones Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lawrence Jones (private). It impounds the Cherry Creek near Quihi.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 858 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Quihi |
| River/Stream | Cherry Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.38015, -98.99729 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 858 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LAWRENCE JONES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04573 |
| Federal ID | TX04573 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |