Crown Lake Dam
Crown Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Izard County, Arkansas, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Crown Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Crown Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Horseshoe Bend Mrid (local government). It impounds the Bens Creek.
The dam stands 91 feet tall and stretches 1,125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 645 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,710 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2019.
At 91 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Izard |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Bens Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.19583, -91.74222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 91 ft |
| Dam Height | 91 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,710 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,710 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,710 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 645 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,347 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Horseshoe Bend MRID |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00232 |
| Federal ID | AR00232 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |