4-H Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
4-H Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 15% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,080 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01221 |
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
ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of 4-H Lake Dam?
4-H 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 4-H Lake Dam?
4-H Lake Dam is owned by ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 4-H Lake Dam built?
4-H Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 4-H Lake Dam?
4-H 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 4-H Lake Dam?
4-H Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 4-H Lake Dam last inspected?
4-H Lake Dam was last inspected on October 7, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.