Jones Pond No 1 Dam dam
Jones Pond No 1 Dam
Jones Pond No 1 Dam is a privately owned structure located in Childress, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS. Completed in 1959, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 35 feet with a length of 356 feet, providing a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet for fish and wildlife preservation. Despite being non-regulated by the state, it is equipped with state permitting and inspection protocols to ensure its safety and functionality.
Situated on the TR-SHORES CREEK, Jones Pond No 1 Dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock pond, small fish pond, and recreational activities. With a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2 (High), its condition and emergency preparedness remain unassessed. The dam lacks spillway infrastructure but has one outlet gate for water release. While the structure has not been modified in recent years, it presents an essential asset for water resource management and climate enthusiasts to monitor and evaluate for potential risks and environmental impact mitigation strategies.
Overall, Jones Pond No 1 Dam represents a significant conservation effort for fish and wildlife in the region, showcasing the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. As a privately owned entity, its maintenance and safety protocols are crucial for ensuring the protection of surrounding communities and ecosystems. With its historical significance and functional importance, this dam serves as a focal point for ongoing monitoring and assessment to uphold its role in sustainable water resource utilization and environmental stewardship.
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 Pond No 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Groesbeck Ck At Sh 6 Nr Quanah | 29 cfs | → |
| Pr Dog Twn Fk Red Rv Nr Childress | 10 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Red River Near Elmer | 11 cfs | → |
| N Wichita Rv Nr Truscott | 43 cfs | → |
| Pease Rv Nr Vernon | 0 cfs | → |
| Salt Fk Red Rv Nr Wellington | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jones Pond No 1 Dam.
Track Jones Pond No 1 Dam 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 Pond No 1 Dam
Where does the data for Jones Pond No 1 Dam 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 Pond No 1 Dam.