Cox Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Arkansas, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 2,074 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Cox Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cox Creek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (state). It impounds the Cox Creek near Leola.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 2,074 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 260 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,400 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/19/2024.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pike |
| Nearest City | Leola |
| River/Stream | Cox Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.17694, -93.62167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,074 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 260 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00632 |
| Federal ID | AR00632 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |