Beavers Lake Dam

BARHAM BRANCH-TR· Ouachita, Arkansas· Built 1962· Earth·
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Beavers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Length162 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,160 cfs
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDAR00635

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

ELLIS BEAVER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Beavers Lake Dam?

Beavers 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 Beavers Lake Dam?

Beavers Lake Dam is owned by ELLIS BEAVER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Beavers Lake Dam built?

Beavers Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Beavers Lake Dam?

Beavers Lake Dam serves the following purposes: 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.

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.