Jones Lake Dam
Jones Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Scotland County, North Carolina, built in 1810. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jones Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jones Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John W Jones (private). It impounds the Leith Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 654 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 252 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1810, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/29/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Scotland |
| River/Stream | Leith Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.73790, -79.47310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 654 ft |
| Year Completed | 1810 (216 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John W Jones |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01089 |
| Federal ID | NC01089 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |