Cecil Jones Lake Dam dam
Cecil Jones Lake Dam
Cecil Jones Lake Dam, located in Benton, Arkansas, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1965. The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond, with a primary height of 37 feet and a hydraulic height of 33 feet. The dam's capacity for storing water is 110 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 73 acre-feet, making it an essential resource for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Arkansas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (ANRC), Cecil Jones Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With a controlled spillway and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam's design and structure contribute to the efficient management of water flow and storage in the Taylor Creek-TR river system.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cecil Jones Lake Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship. As a key component of the local ecosystem, this earth dam not only provides essential water storage for fire protection and livestock needs but also plays a significant role in supporting biodiversity and maintaining water quality in the area. The collaboration between private ownership, government regulation, and community engagement ensures the sustainability and safety of this critical infrastructure for years to come.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cecil Jones Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saline River At Benton | 97 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At 36th Street At Little Rock | 16 cfs | → |
| Lake Maumelle At State Hwy 10 Near Wye | 293 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Maumelle Dam At Natural Steps | · | → |
| Ouachita River At Remmel Dam Above Jones Mill | 302 cfs | → |
| Maumelle River At Williams Junction | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cecil Jones Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Rivercrest Circle 18, Benton
- West Colonel Glenn Road Saline County
- Main Current Mtb Trail Little Rock
- Maumelle Park Road Pulaski County
- Cook's Landing Road North Little Rock
- I 30;Us 67;Us 70 Little Rock
Campgrounds
- Maumelle
- Lake Catherine State Park
- Burns Park
- Lake Sylvia
- Lake Sylvia Recreation Area
- Downtown Riverside Rv Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- East Line Of Nw 1/4, Sec 22, T2n, R17w To West Line Of Sec 26, T2n, R17w
- Forest Road 179 To East Line Of Nw 1/4 Sec 22, T2n, R17w
- Lake Winona Dam To Southern Line Of Sec 16, T2n, R17w
- Forest Road 132c To Forest Raod 179
- Headwaters Sec 2, T2n, R18w To Forest Road 132c
- Headwaters Sec 2, T1n, R20w To Sec 7, T1n, R19w
Track Cecil Jones Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cecil Jones Lake Dam
Where does the data for Cecil Jones Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Cecil Jones Lake Dam.