Jones Lake Dam dam
Jones Lake Dam
Jones Lake Dam, located in Weber, Arkansas, is a privately-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of irrigation. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans a length of 502 feet, effectively storing a maximum of 143 acre-feet of water. The dam's low hazard potential and "Not Rated" condition assessment suggest a stable and reliable water storage system for the region.
Situated on Hurricane Bayou-TR, Jones Lake Dam serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 109 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.33 square miles. Although the dam has not been inspected recently, its construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ensures high quality and reliability. With its modest surface area of 10 acres and maximum discharge of 811 cubic feet per second, Jones Lake Dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Despite not being regulated or inspected by state agencies, Jones Lake Dam remains a key infrastructure for water management in Arkansas. With its efficient design and capacity for irrigation purposes, the dam continues to be a valuable asset for the community. As climate change impacts water resources, Jones Lake Dam stands as a testament to sustainable water management practices and the importance of maintaining essential infrastructure for the future.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Jones Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale | 0 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold | 43 cfs | → |
| White River At Devalls Bluff | 10,800 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 7 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee | 19 cfs | → |
| Languille River At Palestine | 958 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jones Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Phillips Road 549 Phillips County
- Monroe County
- Tedford Island Road Arkansas County
- Sigmon Road Coahoma County
- Lake Road Bolivar County
Campgrounds
- Merrisach Lake Park - Merrisach Lake
- Notrebes Bend
- Wilbur D Mills
- Pendleton Bend
- Great River Road State Park
- Lake Charlie Capps
Fishing spots
Track Jones Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jones Lake Dam
Where does the data for Jones Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Jones Lake Dam.