Jenkins Lake Dam
Jenkins Lake Dam is an earth dam located in White County, Arkansas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jenkins Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jenkins Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by E C Jenkins (private). It impounds the Bayou Des Arc-os near Des Arc.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 525 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | White |
| Nearest City | Des Arc |
| River/Stream | Bayou Des Arc-os |
| Coordinates | 35.07194, -91.68333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 525 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 525 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | E C Jenkins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00296 |
| Federal ID | AR00296 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |