Bono Lake Dam

WHALEY SLOUGH DITCH· Craighead, Arkansas· Earth· 52 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Bono Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Arkansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 52 ft (taller than 84.7% in AR)
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage1.3K acre-ft
Surface Area99 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge4,131 cfs
NID IDAR01621

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 12, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

DALE HAAS

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bono Lake Dam?

Bono Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bono Lake Dam?

Bono Lake Dam is owned by DALE HAAS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bono Lake Dam?

Bono Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bono Lake Dam?

Bono Lake Dam has a dam height of 52 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.

When was Bono Lake Dam last inspected?

Bono Lake Dam was last inspected on July 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.