Jabo Lake Dam
Jabo Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, built in 1946. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jabo Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jabo Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Anne Marsh (private). It impounds the Fletcher Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/24/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pulaski |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Fletcher Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.75333, -92.53000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,429 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Anne Marsh |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00105 |
| Federal ID | AR00105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |