Jones Canyon Dam
Jones Canyon Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jones Canyon Dam
The primary purpose of Jones Canyon Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usdi Bureau Of Land Management (federal). It impounds the Jones Canyon Creek near Nixon.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
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 01/30/2020.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | Nixon |
| River/Stream | Jones Canyon Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.71970, -119.40360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | USDI BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10490 |
| Federal ID | NV10490 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |