Jones #2 is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1887. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 325 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Jones #2
The primary purpose of Jones #2 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 Grand Rv Ranch Owners/town of Kremmling (carol Cul (private). It impounds the Sheep Creek-tr near Kremmling.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 678 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1887, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2017.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Kremmling |
| River/Stream | Sheep Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.06108, -106.44816 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1887 (139 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 678 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 678 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 588 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Grand Rv Ranch Owners/town of Kremmling (carol Cul |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00928 |
| Federal ID | CO00928 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |