Dams in Jones County, Texas
10Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Jones County, Texas
Jones County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Jones County is 87 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Fort Phantom Hill Dam at 84 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Phantom Hill Dam | High | Fair | 84 | Water Supply | 1938 |
| South Lake Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 38 | Water Supply | 1939 |
| Anson North Lake Dam | High | Fair | 37 | Recreation | 1941 |
| Anson South Lake Dam | High | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1920 |
| Sayles Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1950 |
| Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Water Supply | 1950 |
| Deadman Creek Diversion Dam | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| Brick Yard Lake No 2 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1930 |
| College Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Other | 1935 |
| Red Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1920 |