Minton's Lake Dam
Minton's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lonoke County, Arkansas, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Minton's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Minton's Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leon Minton (private). It impounds the Lick Creek-tr near Sylvania.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lonoke |
| Nearest City | Sylvania |
| River/Stream | Lick Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.97833, -91.93000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Leon Minton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01304 |
| Federal ID | AR01304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |