B B Ranch Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
B B Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00203 |
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
JOE D. WHISENHUNT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of B B Ranch Lake Dam?
B B Ranch 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 B B Ranch Lake Dam?
B B Ranch Lake Dam is owned by JOE D. WHISENHUNT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was B B Ranch Lake Dam built?
B B Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 B B Ranch Lake Dam?
B B Ranch 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.