3j Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
3j Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.3% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 321 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 56 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01275 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GARY HOWELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of 3j Lake Dam?
3j Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates 3j Lake Dam?
3j Lake Dam is owned by GARY HOWELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 3j Lake Dam built?
3j Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of 3j Lake Dam?
3j Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 3j Lake Dam?
3j Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was 3j Lake Dam last inspected?
3j Lake Dam was last inspected on May 9, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.