Cove Lake
Cove Lake is an earth dam located in Logan County, Arkansas, built in 1938. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Cove Lake
The primary purpose of Cove Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Cove Creek near Paris, Ar.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 166 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/05/2020.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arkansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | Paris, Ar |
| River/Stream | Cove Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.23333, -93.62556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 166 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 509 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00886 |
| Federal ID | AR00886 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |