Lake Jeanette Dam

Lake Jeanette Dam is an earth dam located in Conway County, Arkansas, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Lake Jeanette Dam

The primary purpose of Lake Jeanette Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by W P Rockefeller (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek-os near Petit Jean.

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateArkansas
CountyConway
Nearest CityPetit Jean
River/StreamCedar Creek-os
Coordinates35.13361, -92.92861

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage124 acre-ft
Max Storage124 acre-ft
Normal Storage98 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerW P Rockefeller
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAR00353
Federal IDAR00353
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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