Brandenburg Lake Dam

SHERMAN CREEK-OS· Crawford, Arkansas· Built 1970· Earth·
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Brandenburg Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Length340 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Max Discharge402 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDAR01139

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

MURL BRANDENBURG

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brandenburg Lake Dam?

Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg Lake Dam?

Brandenburg Lake Dam is owned by MURL BRANDENBURG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brandenburg Lake Dam built?

Brandenburg Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Brandenburg Lake Dam?

Brandenburg 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.