Johnny Cake Lake No 1 Dam
Johnny Cake Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Johnny Cake Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Johnny Cake 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 Johnny Cake Hunting Club (private). It impounds the Cherokee Creek-os near Mansfield.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 | Sebastian |
| Nearest City | Mansfield |
| River/Stream | Cherokee Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 35.02500, -94.26833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,620 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Johnny Cake Hunting Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR00940 |
| Federal ID | AR00940 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |