Jobes
Jobes is a gravity dam located in Price County, Wisconsin, built in 1934. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jobes
The primary purpose of Jobes is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Price County (local government). It impounds the Elk.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,237 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 216 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Wisconsin dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Price |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Elk |
| Coordinates | 45.68283, -90.45194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,237 acres |
| Drainage Area | 216 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Price County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00179 |
| Federal ID | WI00179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |