Bradley County Lake Dam

FRANKLIN CREEK-TR· Bradley, Arkansas· Built 1968· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Bradley County Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length360 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,400 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDAR01254

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

BRADLEY COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bradley County Lake Dam?

Bradley County 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 Bradley County Lake Dam?

Bradley County Lake Dam is owned by BRADLEY COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bradley County Lake Dam built?

Bradley County Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Bradley County Lake Dam?

Bradley County 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.

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.