Jones Dam is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 375 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Dam
The primary purpose of Jones Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fred H. Jones Properties, L.l.c. (private). It impounds the Rattlesnake Creek - Vahu6 Ru66 Falling River - Mulberry Creek near Lynchburg.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 354 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/1992. That was over 34 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Lynchburg |
| River/Stream | Rattlesnake Creek - Vahu6 Ru66 Falling River - Mulberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.23900, -78.88610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,268 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fred H. Jones Properties, L.l.c. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA031009 |
| Federal ID | VA031009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |