W.S. Jones Dam

North Carolina — Macon County — N. Prong Elijay Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
RiverN. Prong Elijay Creek
Coordinates35.21740, -83.25480

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length112 ft
NID Storage14 acre-ft
Max Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 6, 2015
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJohn E Krobatsch

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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