Jones Dam
Jones Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, South Dakota, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jones Dam
The primary purpose of Jones Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Bluestrem Land Company Llc (private). It impounds the Indian Creek-tr.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 43.90543, -101.38269 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Bluestrem Land Company LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02627 |
| Federal ID | SD02627 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |