Jones Dam
Jones Dam is an earth dam located in Taylor County, Iowa, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jones Dam
The primary purpose of Jones Dam 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 Paul Jones (private). It impounds the Trib To East Fork near Hopkin, Mo.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Iowa |
| County | Taylor |
| Nearest City | Hopkin, Mo |
| River/Stream | Trib To East Fork |
| Coordinates | 40.62440, -94.62040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Paul Jones |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA03976 |
| Federal ID | IA03976 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |