Lonnie Jaynes Lake Dam

DITCH 10-OS· Poinsett, Arkansas· Built 1958· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lonnie Jaynes Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length415 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDAR00475

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

ZELL JAYNES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lonnie Jaynes Lake Dam?

Lonnie Jaynes 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 Lonnie Jaynes Lake Dam?

Lonnie Jaynes Lake Dam is owned by ZELL JAYNES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lonnie Jaynes Lake Dam built?

Lonnie Jaynes Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Lonnie Jaynes Lake Dam?

Lonnie Jaynes 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.

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.