Jackson Lake Dam
Jackson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Van Buren County, Arkansas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jackson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jackson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tony Jackson (private). It impounds the Akins Creek-os near Clinton.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 | Van Buren |
| Nearest City | Clinton |
| River/Stream | Akins Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 35.64639, -92.58167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tony Jackson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00359 |
| Federal ID | AR00359 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |