Cooper Lake Dam
Cooper Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lonoke County, Arkansas, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Cooper Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cooper Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tommy Ray (private). It impounds the Bayou Two Prairie-tr near Cabot.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Lonoke |
| Nearest City | Cabot |
| River/Stream | Bayou Two Prairie-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.99500, -92.04861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tommy Ray |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00176 |
| Federal ID | AR00176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |