Kinzey Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Kinzey Lake Dam, located in Hot Spring, Arkansas, was completed in 1956 and serves as a vital water supply resource in the area.
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Summary
This private dam, standing at a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, has a primary purpose of water supply and a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Cove Creek-TR, has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Kinzey Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management and supply in the region. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 670 cubic feet per second and a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. While the dam's spillway type and width are not specified in the data, its emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and management measures are not provided, leaving some areas for potential improvement in terms of safety and emergency preparedness. Overall, Kinzey Lake Dam remains an essential infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates in the area.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
480 |
River Or Stream |
COVE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Kinzey Lake Dam