Mound Lake Dam
Mound Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lonoke County, Arkansas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mound Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mound Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arkansas State Parks (state). It impounds the Plum Bayou-tr.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lonoke |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Plum Bayou-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.64167, -92.08167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 311 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkansas State Parks |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00115 |
| Federal ID | AR00115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |