J Gunnell Lake Dam
J Gunnell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Arkansas County, Arkansas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J Gunnell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of J Gunnell Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James N. Gunnell (private). It impounds the Lagrue Bayou-tr near La Grue.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 | Arkansas |
| Nearest City | La Grue |
| River/Stream | Lagrue Bayou-tr |
| Coordinates | 34.46500, -91.33667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 594 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | James N. Gunnell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01012 |
| Federal ID | AR01012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |