Jenkins Lake Dam
Jenkins Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Arkansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jenkins Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jenkins Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harriet Jenkins (private). It impounds the Rolling Fork-tr near Wickes.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 337 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | Polk |
| Nearest City | Wickes |
| River/Stream | Rolling Fork-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.32667, -94.36667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 337 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,357 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Harriet Jenkins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01182 |
| Federal ID | AR01182 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |