Jones Dam
Jones Dam is a dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Jones Dam
Jones Dam is a dam in Van Zandt, Texas. The dam is owned by Richard Jones (private). It impounds the Tributary To Prairie Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.40497, -95.72518 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 222 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | RICHARD JONES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09654 |
| Federal ID | TX09654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |