Craighead Forest Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArkansas
CountyCraighead
Nearest CityJONESBORO
River/StreamHIGGINBOTTOM CREEK
Coordinates35.78000, -90.70139

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length1,076 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage652 acre-ft
Max Storage652 acre-ft
Normal Storage526 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge574 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Jonesboro
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/10/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAR00474
Federal IDAR00474
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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