Craighead Forest Lake Dam

Craighead County, Arkansas (near JONESBORO)

River/Stream: HIGGINBOTTOM CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
31 ft
Dam Length
1,076 ft
Reservoir Storage
652 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
574 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-12-10

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AR00474
State
Arkansas (AR)
Coordinates
35.78000, -90.70139
Age
74 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.