Arnoname 68 A.F.C.
Key Takeaway
Arnoname 68 A.F.C. is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 3% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00623 |
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 FORESTRY COMMISSION
State Government
Nearby Dams
Lower White Oak Dam
Ouachita, AR
High Hazard 30 ftBarham Lake Dam No 2
Nevada, AR
Low Hazard 33 ftBarham Lake Dam No 1
Nevada, AR
Low Hazard 25 ftWhite Oak Lake Upper Dam
Ouachita, AR
Significant Hazard 21 ftBeavers Lake Dam
Ouachita, AR
Low HazardRosston Lake Dam
Nevada, AR
Significant Hazard 17 ftHeathlake Dam
Nevada, AR
Low HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Arnoname 68 A.F.C.?
Arnoname 68 A.F.C. 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 68 A.F.C.?
Arnoname 68 A.F.C. is owned by ARKANSAS FORESTRY COMMISSION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arnoname 68 A.F.C. built?
Arnoname 68 A.F.C. was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 68 A.F.C.?
Arnoname 68 A.F.C. serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Arnoname 68 A.F.C.?
Arnoname 68 A.F.C. has a dam height of 14 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.