Jones Dam
Jones Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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 Ellen Jesse;lois Brown (private). It impounds the Tr-chestnut Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 | Virginia |
| County | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Tr-chestnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.86580, -79.84690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ellen Jesse;Lois Brown |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA067006 |
| Federal ID | VA067006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |