Jack Nolen Lake Dam
Jack Nolen Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sebastian County, Arkansas, built in 1991. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jack Nolen Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jack Nolen Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Arkansas Game And Fish Commission (state). It impounds the Hog Creek Trib Vasche Creek near Greenwood.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 2,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 207 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/28/2025.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sebastian |
| Nearest City | Greenwood |
| River/Stream | Hog Creek Trib Vasche Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21250, -94.20917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 207 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 151 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Arkansas Game and Fish Commission |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AR01500 |
| Federal ID | AR01500 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |