Lake Vinson Dam
Lake Vinson Dam is an earth dam located in Pope County, Arkansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Vinson Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Vinson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Raymond Vinson (private). It impounds the Flat Rock Creek near Diney.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Pope |
| Nearest City | Diney |
| River/Stream | Flat Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.37167, -93.27667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Raymond Vinson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00269 |
| Federal ID | AR00269 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |