Frelon Jones Lake Dam

NINEMILE CREEK· Hot Spring, Arkansas· Built 1975· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length660 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Normal Storage106 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge436 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDAR01145

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

SHIRLEY VAN DYKE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.