Jones Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jones Dam, also known as White Lake, is a privately owned earth dam located in Worthville, North Carolina.


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Summary

Built in 1950, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. Sitting on the Little Polecat Creek-Tr, the dam has a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 17.6 feet, with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and a drainage area of 294 square miles.

With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Jones Dam provides essential water resource management for the community. The dam's normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and maximum discharge of 165 cubic feet per second play a crucial role in maintaining water levels and protecting against potential flooding. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety for nearby residents and wildlife.

Jones Dam's location in Randolph County, North Carolina, under the Wilmington District, highlights its importance as a key infrastructure for water resource management in the area. The dam's historical significance, combined with its role in fire protection and wildlife preservation, makes it a vital asset for the local ecosystem and a focal point for climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management practices.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

335

River Or Stream

Little Polecat Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

294

Nid Storage

70

Structural Height

17.6

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

18
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.