Arnoname 127 Bullock's Dam

PAYNE CREEK-TR· Prairie, Arkansas· Built 1961· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Arnoname 127 Bullock's Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 12.3% in AR)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge101 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDAR00707

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MORRIS FLODY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Arnoname 127 Bullock's Dam?

Arnoname 127 Bullock's 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 Arnoname 127 Bullock's Dam?

Arnoname 127 Bullock's Dam is owned by MORRIS FLODY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Arnoname 127 Bullock's Dam built?

Arnoname 127 Bullock's Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Arnoname 127 Bullock's Dam?

Arnoname 127 Bullock's Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Arnoname 127 Bullock's Dam?

Arnoname 127 Bullock's Dam has a dam height of 17 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.