Doyle Jolly's Dam
Key Takeaway
Doyle Jolly's Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 23.5% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,587 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01483 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DOYLE JOLLY FARM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Doyle Jolly's Dam?
Doyle Jolly's 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 Doyle Jolly's Dam?
Doyle Jolly's Dam is owned by DOYLE JOLLY FARM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Doyle Jolly's Dam built?
Doyle Jolly's Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Doyle Jolly's Dam?
Doyle Jolly's Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Doyle Jolly's Dam?
Doyle Jolly's Dam has a dam height of 20 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.
When was Doyle Jolly's Dam last inspected?
Doyle Jolly's Dam was last inspected on February 12, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.