Kinzey Lake Dam
Kinzey Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kinzey Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kinzey Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James Kinsey (private). It impounds the Cove Creek-tr near Malvern.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 | Hot Spring |
| Nearest City | Malvern |
| River/Stream | Cove Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.48472, -92.81000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 670 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | James Kinsey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00567 |
| Federal ID | AR00567 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |