W. W. Jones Dam
W. W. Jones Dam is an earth dam located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About W. W. Jones Dam
The primary purpose of W. W. Jones Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dennie R Martin (private). It impounds the Gilkey Creek near Spindale.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 205 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Spindale |
| River/Stream | Gilkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.51140, -82.01890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 205 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dennie R Martin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00091 |
| Federal ID | NC00091 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |