Jones Lake Dam, located in Lampasas, Texas, is a privately owned structure built in 1977 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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The dam, designed by Robert E Wallace, stands at a height of 27 feet and spans a length of 940 feet, with a storage capacity of 325 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Burleson Creek, the dam serves as a vital resource for the region, covering a surface area of 14 acres and draining a 0.8 square-mile area.
Maintained by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Jones Lake Dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment in 2015 deeming its condition as satisfactory. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 15,292 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam poses no immediate hazard and has not undergone any major modifications since 1989, ensuring its continued functionality in providing water resources and environmental support to the surrounding area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find Jones Lake Dam to be a fascinating example of sustainable infrastructure in Texas.
Years Modified |
1989 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
940 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BURLESON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.8 |
Nid Storage |
325 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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