Jones Reservoir Report
Nearby: Luckey #1 Creswell Lake #43
Last Updated: January 9, 2026
Jones, a privately owned dam located in Gibson County, Tennessee, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
Completed in 1996, this Earth-type dam on the TRIBNO. FORK FORKED DEER river boasts a hydraulic height of 16.2 feet and a structural height of 20.7 feet, with a total length of 600 feet and a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Jones has not been rated for its overall condition and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) as of the last inspection in 2017.
Managed by the Memphis District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jones has not undergone any modifications or received federal funding or oversight. With a surface area of 6.7 acres and a drainage area of 0.12 square miles, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has no outlet gates or associated structures. While it does not fall under state regulation or permitting, Jones poses a moderate risk due to its location and lack of current risk management measures or emergency preparedness guidelines.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Jones presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam in rural Tennessee with multiple functional purposes and a moderate risk assessment. With its unique design features and lack of federal or state regulatory oversight, Jones offers insights into the challenges and considerations involved in managing small-scale dams for community needs such as fire protection and stock maintenance. Further investigation into its condition assessment, risk management measures, and emergency preparedness could provide valuable lessons for similar structures in the region.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
600 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBNO. FORK FORKED DEER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
16.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.12 |
Nid Storage |
86 |
Structural Height |
20.7 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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