Wilkins Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 23, 2025

Wilkins Lake Dam, located in Cabot, Arkansas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1952 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

With a height of 30 feet and a length of 253 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 8.6 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. The dam is state regulated by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Wilkins Lake Dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The last inspection was conducted in November 2015, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, it is crucial for stakeholders to address any potential risks and implement appropriate risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the integrity of the dam structure. Overall, Wilkins Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of proper dam management and maintenance in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1952

Dam Length

253

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

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Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.6

Hydraulic Height

24

Drainage Area

0.6

Nid Storage

110

Structural Height

29

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

30
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.