Camp Robinson Lake Dam No 1

FIVEMILE CREEK· Pulaski, Arkansas· Built 1936· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Camp Robinson Lake Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length442 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Max Discharge2,268 cfs
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
NID IDAR00085

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

DOD USA

Federal Government

Nearby Dams

Camp Robinson Lake Dam No 2

Pulaski, AR

Significant Hazard

Little Indian Lake No 1 Dam

Pulaski, AR

High Hazard 27 ft

Little Indian Lake No 2 Dam

Pulaski, AR

High Hazard 23 ft

Lakewood Lake No 6 Dam

Pulaski, AR

High Hazard 22 ft

Lakewood Lake No. 3 Dam

Pulaski, AR

Significant Hazard 30 ft

Lakewood Lake No. 2 Dam

Pulaski, AR

Significant Hazard 64 ft

Lakewood Lake No. 1 Dam

Pulaski, AR

High Hazard 29 ft

Hudmans Lake Dam No 2

Pulaski, AR

Low Hazard 18 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Camp Robinson Lake Dam No 1?

Camp Robinson Lake Dam No 1 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 Camp Robinson Lake Dam No 1?

Camp Robinson Lake Dam No 1 is owned by DOD USA (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Camp Robinson Lake Dam No 1 built?

Camp Robinson Lake Dam No 1 was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Camp Robinson Lake Dam No 1?

Camp Robinson Lake Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

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.