Jones Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Jones is a private water resource located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, near the city of Centerville.


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Summary

Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this recreational facility sits on the TR-Eufaula Lake and is regulated by the state. Built in 1926, Jones dam stands at a height of 16.5 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. The dam also features a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Jones dam is considered to have a very high risk, with a risk assessment rating of 1. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with the last inspection taking place in November 1998. While emergency action plans and inundation maps are not readily available for Jones, the dam remains under state jurisdiction and inspection, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Jones presents an intriguing case study in the management and assessment of a historic recreational dam in Oklahoma.

Year Completed

1926

Dam Length

1200

Dam Height

16.5

River Or Stream

TR-EUFAULA LAKE

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

15.5

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

137

Structural Height

16.5

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

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Nid Height

17
       
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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.