Jones Lake Dam dam
Jones Lake Dam
Jones Lake Dam, located in Pope County, Arkansas, was completed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial irrigation resource in the region. Standing at a height of 19.4 feet and with a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in water management for the surrounding area. Although primarily used for irrigation, the dam also provides opportunities for recreation, further highlighting its importance in the local community.
With a significant hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the Jones Lake Dam is closely monitored for any potential risks or issues. While it is not regulated by the state, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unknown, suggesting a need for continued evaluation and preparedness. Despite these challenges, the dam remains a vital component of the local water infrastructure, showcasing the delicate balance between water resource management and environmental sustainability in the face of a changing climate.
As climate change continues to impact water resources worldwide, Jones Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of resilient water infrastructure. With its earth dam structure and strategic location along the Galla Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in water storage and distribution for the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the complexities of dams like Jones Lake Dam is essential in ensuring the sustainable management of water resources for future generations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Point Remove Creek Near Hattieville | 80 cfs | → |
| Illinois Bayou Near Scottsville | 156 cfs | → |
| Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin | 396 cfs | → |
| Big Piney Creek At Highway 164 Near Dover | 185 cfs | → |
| Petit Jean River At Danville | 589 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jones Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Front Drive Illinois Township
- Wildlife Observation Trail Pope County
- Piney Bay Campground Johnson County
- Spadra Park Boat Ramp
- Cane Creek Recreation Road 2199, Logan County
- Yellow Mtb Trail Faulkner County
Campgrounds
- Riverview - Lake Dardanelle
- Petit Jean State Park
- Lake Dardanelle State Park
- Mount Nebo State Park
- Cherokee
- Sequoya Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- North Fork Illinois Bayou To Headwaters Below Pedestal Rock
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
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 Significant 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.