M C Jones Lake No 2 Dam

M C Jones Lake No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Little River County, Arkansas, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height21 ft
Built195967 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 21 ft
21 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

21 ft tall and 210 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.

About M C Jones Lake No 2 Dam

The primary purpose of M C Jones Lake No 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by M C Jones (private). It impounds the Walnut Bayou-tr.

The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateArkansas
CountyLittle River
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamWalnut Bayou-tr
Coordinates33.67111, -94.41611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length210 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,006 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerM C Jones
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAR01190
Federal IDAR01190
More InfoState Dam Safety Program