Frelon Jones Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Frelon Jones Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 74.1% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 436 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01145 |
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
SHIRLEY VAN DYKE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Frelon Jones Lake Dam?
Frelon Jones 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 Frelon Jones Lake Dam?
Frelon Jones Lake Dam is owned by SHIRLEY VAN DYKE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frelon Jones Lake Dam built?
Frelon Jones Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Frelon Jones Lake Dam?
Frelon Jones Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Frelon Jones Lake Dam?
Frelon Jones Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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.