Schoonover Lake Dam
Schoonover Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Yell County, Arkansas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schoonover Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Schoonover Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Schoonover Farms (private). It impounds the Petit Jean River-os.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Yell |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Petit Jean River-os |
| Coordinates | 35.08667, -93.20500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 468 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Schoonover Farms |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00763 |
| Federal ID | AR00763 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |