Jones Dam 1770
Jones Dam 1770 is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jones Dam 1770
The primary purpose of Jones Dam 1770 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Terry L Jones Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-stevens Creek near Walton.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 518 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Nearest City | Walton |
| River/Stream | Tr-stevens Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.82515, -96.51936 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 518 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 238 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Terry L Jones Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01770 |
| Federal ID | NE01770 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |