Johnny Cake Lake No 2 Dam

CHEROKEE CREEK-TR· Sebastian, Arkansas· Built 1966· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Johnny Cake Lake No 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage177 acre-ft
Normal Storage63 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,677 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDAR00942

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

CLIFF LANE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Johnny Cake Lake No 2 Dam?

Johnny Cake Lake No 2 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 Johnny Cake Lake No 2 Dam?

Johnny Cake Lake No 2 Dam is owned by CLIFF LANE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Johnny Cake Lake No 2 Dam built?

Johnny Cake Lake No 2 Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Johnny Cake Lake No 2 Dam?

Johnny Cake Lake No 2 Dam 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.