R.S. Jones Jr Lower Dam

North Carolina — Macon County — Wallace Branch

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
RiverWallace Branch
Coordinates35.17630, -83.42130

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length185 ft
NID Storage6 acre-ft
Max Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 28, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1983
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFred H Jones

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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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