C J Erwin Estate Lake Dam

NORTH FORK OZAN CREEK-TR· Hempstead, Arkansas· Built 1958· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

C J Erwin Estate Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 30.9% in AR)
Dam Length932 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge6,172 cfs
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDAR00948

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

C J ERWIN ESTATE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of C J Erwin Estate Lake Dam?

C J Erwin Estate Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates C J Erwin Estate Lake Dam?

C J Erwin Estate Lake Dam is owned by C J ERWIN ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was C J Erwin Estate Lake Dam built?

C J Erwin Estate Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of C J Erwin Estate Lake Dam?

C J Erwin Estate Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is C J Erwin Estate Lake Dam?

C J Erwin Estate Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.