Bragg Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bragg Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 12.3% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 507 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 167 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,617 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00645 |
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
OUACHITA COUNTY
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bragg Lake Dam?
Bragg 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 Bragg Lake Dam?
Bragg Lake Dam is owned by OUACHITA COUNTY (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bragg Lake Dam built?
Bragg Lake Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Bragg Lake Dam?
Bragg 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 Bragg Lake Dam?
Bragg Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Bragg Lake Dam last inspected?
Bragg Lake Dam was last inspected on July 18, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.