Jones Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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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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.