Robinson Lake Dam
Robinson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cross County, Arkansas, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Robinson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Robinson Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by R E Robinson (private). It impounds the Copperas Creek-tr near Levesque.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 665 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 | Cross |
| Nearest City | Levesque |
| River/Stream | Copperas Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 35.26167, -90.73250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | R E Robinson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00396 |
| Federal ID | AR00396 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |