A W Jones
A W Jones is an earth dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About A W Jones
The primary purpose of A W Jones is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by A W Jones (private). It impounds the Tr Bryant Creek near Riser.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 | Alabama |
| County | Talladega |
| Nearest City | Riser |
| River/Stream | Tr Bryant Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.31667, -86.26667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,950 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | A W JONES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00561 |
| Federal ID | AL00561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |