Rust Foundation Lake No 1 Dam
Rust Foundation Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Arkansas, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Rust Foundation Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Rust Foundation 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 John Rust Foundation (private). It impounds the Steep Bank Creek near Pinebergen.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Pinebergen |
| River/Stream | Steep Bank Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.07500, -91.99528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 778 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John Rust Foundation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00819 |
| Federal ID | AR00819 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |