Ball Lake Dam No 2

MACON BAYOU-TR· Chicot, Arkansas· Built 1966· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ball Lake Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length125 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Max Discharge45 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDAR00993

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

MACK BALL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ball Lake Dam No 2?

Ball Lake Dam No 2 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 Ball Lake Dam No 2?

Ball Lake Dam No 2 is owned by MACK BALL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ball Lake Dam No 2 built?

Ball Lake Dam No 2 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Ball Lake Dam No 2?

Ball Lake Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

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.