Kervin Lake No 1 Dam
Kervin Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Arkansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kervin Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Kervin Lake No 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kasey Langley (private). It impounds the Cooks Creek-tr near Fordyce.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 825 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/18/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Fordyce |
| River/Stream | Cooks Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 33.85667, -92.43250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kasey Langley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00572 |
| Federal ID | AR00572 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |