Lake Lemay Dam
Lake Lemay Dam is an earth dam located in Lonoke County, Arkansas, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Lemay Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Lemay Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Alfred Lemay (private). It impounds the Pigeon Roost Creek-tr near Oak Grove.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 | Oak Grove |
| River/Stream | Pigeon Roost Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.93833, -91.94167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Alfred Lemay |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00179 |
| Federal ID | AR00179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |