Paradise Lake Dam
Paradise Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Chicot County, Arkansas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paradise Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paradise Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Simon Zimmerman (private). It impounds the Mississippi River-os near Greenville, Miss.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 5,050 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 10,800 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Chicot |
| Nearest City | Greenville, Miss |
| River/Stream | Mississippi River-os |
| Coordinates | 33.49167, -91.17500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,200 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Simon Zimmerman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00980 |
| Federal ID | AR00980 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |