Jones Dam 821
Jones Dam 821 is an earth dam located in Dawes County, Nebraska, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jones Dam 821
The primary purpose of Jones Dam 821 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wj Land Company Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-white River near Interior Sd.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/31/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Nearest City | Interior Sd |
| River/Stream | Tr-white River |
| Coordinates | 42.96445, -102.90838 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 740 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WJ Land Company LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00821 |
| Federal ID | NE00821 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |