Jones #3
Jones #3 is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jones #3
The primary purpose of Jones #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Colorado River Cattle Ranch, Llc (pfannenstein, Jo (private). It impounds the Sheep Creek near Kremmling.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1914, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Kremmling |
| River/Stream | Sheep Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.07334, -106.45390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 310 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | COLORADO RIVER CATTLE RANCH, LLC (PFANNENSTEIN, JO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01704 |
| Federal ID | CO01704 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |