Pioneer Lake Dam
Pioneer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Izard County, Arkansas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Pioneer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pioneer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Horseshoe Bend Mrid (local government). It impounds the Bens Creek-os.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/28/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Izard |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Bens Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 36.23250, -91.77944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 585 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 452 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Horseshoe Bend MRID |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/28/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00229 |
| Federal ID | AR00229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |