Taton Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cooper Lake Dam Omni Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Taton Lake Dam, located in Cabot, Arkansas, was completed in 1970 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, with a length of 181 feet. It has a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1559 cubic feet per second. The dam is situated on Bayou Two Prairie-TR, within the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being privately owned, Taton Lake Dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition. The dam has not been inspected in recent years, and there is no emergency action plan in place. While the dam serves as a recreational attraction, its lack of regulatory oversight and maintenance raises concerns about its resilience in the face of climate change impacts on water resources. Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate adaptation may find Taton Lake Dam to be a case study in the need for improved monitoring and safety measures for aging infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
181 |
River Or Stream |
BAYOU TWO PRAIRIE-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Taton Lake Dam