Bearden Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bearden Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,830 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00780 |
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
C BEARDEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bearden Lake Dam?
Bearden 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 Bearden Lake Dam?
Bearden Lake Dam is owned by C BEARDEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bearden Lake Dam built?
Bearden Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Bearden Lake Dam?
Bearden Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.