Wilson Lake Dam
Wilson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1958. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Wilson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wilson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usaf Amc (federal). It impounds the Wilson Creek near Jacksonville, Little Rock Afb.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 623 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 01/27/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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 | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | Jacksonville, Little Rock Afb |
| River/Stream | Wilson Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.89368, -92.16663 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 623 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 623 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USAF AMC |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00076 |
| Federal ID | AR00076 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |