Jones Lake Dam, located in St.
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Lawrence, South Dakota, is a state-regulated structure with a height of 21 feet and completed in 1938 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The dam, primarily made of earth and stone, serves the purpose of controlling the flow of the James River and has a storage capacity of 1260 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 550 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 100 feet, and has a high hazard potential due to its condition assessment being labeled as "Not Rated."
Despite the lack of recent condition assessment, Jones Lake Dam is inspected every three years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2019. The dam poses a moderate risk, with moderate risk management measures in place. The structure is not owned by a federal agency and falls under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR). Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the history and functionality of dams will find Jones Lake Dam an intriguing subject for further exploration and study.
Year Completed |
1938 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-JAMES RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
39 |
Nid Storage |
1260 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
James R At Huron Sd
|
548cfs |
James R Near Redfield Sd
|
468cfs |
James R At Ashton Sd
|
418cfs |
James R Near Forestburg Sd
|
560cfs |
White R Near Oacoma Sd
|
105cfs |
James R Near Stratford Sd
|
409cfs |