Lake Jew Jon Upper Dam

RED RIVER-OS· Lafayette, Arkansas· Built 1949· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Jew Jon Upper Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 40.4% in AR)
Dam Length344 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDAR00870

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

J T STEWART

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Jew Jon Upper Dam?

Lake Jew Jon Upper 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 Lake Jew Jon Upper Dam?

Lake Jew Jon Upper Dam is owned by J T STEWART (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Jew Jon Upper Dam built?

Lake Jew Jon Upper Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Lake Jew Jon Upper Dam?

Lake Jew Jon Upper 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 Lake Jew Jon Upper Dam?

Lake Jew Jon Upper Dam has a dam height of 24 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.