Jones Lake Dam No 2
Jones Lake Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Arkansas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jones Lake Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Jones Lake Dam No 2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by H C Jones (private). It impounds the Ouachita Creek near Toad Suck.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | Toad Suck |
| River/Stream | Ouachita Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.09000, -92.56000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,347 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | H C Jones |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00826 |
| Federal ID | AR00826 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |