Oakley Lake Dam
Oakley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Arkansas, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oakley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Oakley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George Oakley (private). It impounds the Nevins Creek-tr near Pine Bluff.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,420 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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 | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Pine Bluff |
| River/Stream | Nevins Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.17333, -92.08667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 212 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | George Oakley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00813 |
| Federal ID | AR00813 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |