Craighead Forest Lake Dam

Arkansas — Craighead County — HIGGINBOTTOM CREEK

Location

StateArkansas
CountyCraighead
RiverHIGGINBOTTOM CREEK
Coordinates35.78000, -90.70139

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length1,076 ft
NID Storage652 acre-ft
Max Storage652 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 10, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Jonesboro

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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