Cecil Jones Lake Dam
Cecil Jones Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Saline County, Arkansas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cecil Jones Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cecil Jones Lake Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Coldwater Creek Poa (private). It impounds the Taylor Creek-tr near Benton.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/22/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Benton |
| River/Stream | Taylor Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.60667, -92.61167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,976 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Coldwater Creek POA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00016 |
| Federal ID | AR00016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |