James Lake Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Arkansas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 325 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About James Lake Dam No 1
The primary purpose of James Lake Dam No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charley James (private). It impounds the Pine Creek Os near Viola.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Viola |
| River/Stream | Pine Creek Os |
| Coordinates | 36.40611, -91.95667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Charley James |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00276 |
| Federal ID | AR00276 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |