Jones Gss dam
Jones Gss
Jones Gss is a private earth dam located in Rosenberg, Texas, along the TR-Walnut Creek. Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1979, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, recreation, and more. With a height of 19 feet and a storage capacity of 307 acre-feet, Jones Gss plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Despite its importance, Jones Gss has not been rated for its condition assessment and its hazard potential is currently listed as "Not Available." However, the risk assessment for this dam is considered high, indicating potential vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. With no spillway and limited information on emergency preparedness measures, there may be areas for improvement to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource structure.
As a key feature in the Fort Worth District, Jones Gss provides valuable water storage for the local community and supports various recreational activities. However, with the lack of detailed inspection and maintenance records, there is a need for increased monitoring and risk management measures to address any potential hazards and ensure the long-term functionality of this dam. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and advocating for the proper care and maintenance of structures like Jones Gss is essential for the sustainable management of our water resources in Texas.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Jones Gss -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Ck Nr Bellville | 68 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Hempstead | 2,530 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv At San Felipe | 3,450 cfs | → |
| Cypress Ck At Katy-Hockley Rd Nr Hockley | 108 cfs | → |
| Cypress Ck At House-Hahl Rd Nr Cypress | 358 cfs | → |
| Redgate Ck Nr Columbus | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jones Gss.
Boat launches
- Highway 159 East 11980, Bellville
- Texas 105 20000, Navasota
- Farm To Market 50 13508-13698, Brenham
- North Overlook Park Drive 12870-12872, Brenham
Campgrounds
- Group Camping Area
- Stephen Austin State Park
- Grizzly Pines - Gay Campground
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Loud - Barbarian Camping
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Quiet - Family Camping
- Navasota Rv Park
Fishing spots
Track Jones Gss in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Jones Gss
Where does the data for Jones Gss come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Jones Gss.