Jones Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Tennessee, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 655 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Jones Creek Dam
Jones Creek Dam is a dam in Madison, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wtrba (state). It impounds the Jones Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 655 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,062 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/07/2025.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | Jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.67611, -88.63833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,062 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,062 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wtrba |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN11341 |
| Federal ID | TN11341 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |