Taton Lake Dam

Taton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lonoke County, Arkansas, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Taton Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Taton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by D Taton (private). It impounds the Bayou Two Prairie-tr near Cabot.

The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 181 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateArkansas
CountyLonoke
Nearest CityCabot
River/StreamBayou Two Prairie-tr
Coordinates34.98167, -92.03667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length181 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage57 acre-ft
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,559 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerD Taton
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAR01302
Federal IDAR01302
More InfoState Dam Safety Program