Rick Lake Dam
Rick Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lonoke County, Arkansas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rick Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rick Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rick Lake Llc (private). It impounds the Rocky Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 422 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Lonoke |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Rocky Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.04167, -92.01667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 422 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rick Lake LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01313 |
| Federal ID | AR01313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |