Jones Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyHand
Nearest CityST.LAWRENCE
River/StreamTR-JAMES RIVER
Coordinates44.47630, -98.94421

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,260 acre-ft
Max Storage1,260 acre-ft
Normal Storage550 acre-ft
Surface Area101 acres
Drainage Area39 sq mi
Max Discharge6,940 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGF&P
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/28/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSD00758
Federal IDSD00758
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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