Boy Scouts Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Boy Scouts Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 73.5% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 646 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,556 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | AR01199 |
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
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Boy Scouts Lake Dam?
Boy Scouts 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 Boy Scouts Lake Dam?
Boy Scouts Lake Dam is owned by BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boy Scouts Lake Dam built?
Boy Scouts Lake Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Boy Scouts Lake Dam?
Boy Scouts 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.
How tall is Boy Scouts Lake Dam?
Boy Scouts Lake Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Boy Scouts Lake Dam last inspected?
Boy Scouts Lake Dam was last inspected on May 24, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.