Guerrero Lake No 1 Dam

COON CREEK-OS· Benton, Arkansas· Built 1973· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Guerrero Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 44.1% in AR)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDAR00524

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

ROSS WILMOTH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Guerrero Lake No 1 Dam?

Guerrero Lake No 1 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 Guerrero Lake No 1 Dam?

Guerrero Lake No 1 Dam is owned by ROSS WILMOTH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Guerrero Lake No 1 Dam built?

Guerrero Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Guerrero Lake No 1 Dam?

Guerrero Lake No 1 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 Guerrero Lake No 1 Dam?

Guerrero Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 25 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.