Jones Lake Dam
Jones Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Freestone County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jones Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jones Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pauline Jones (private). It impounds the Caney Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 113 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Freestone |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.64514, -96.25114 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PAULINE JONES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05079 |
| Federal ID | TX05079 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |