Kirk Lake Dam
Kirk Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kirk Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kirk Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Donald Kirk (private). It impounds the Rock Creek-tr near Little Rock.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 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 | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | Little Rock |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.76444, -92.45167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,277 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Donald Kirk |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00103 |
| Federal ID | AR00103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |