Brigance Lake Dam

HOUSMAN CREEK TRIB.· Clay, Arkansas· Built 1970· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 44.1% in AR)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage725 acre-ft
Normal Storage337 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDAR00485

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
Last Inspection: August 16, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

WENDELL EUBANKS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brigance Lake Dam?

Brigance 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 Brigance Lake Dam?

Brigance Lake Dam is owned by WENDELL EUBANKS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brigance Lake Dam built?

Brigance 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 Brigance Lake Dam?

Brigance 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 Brigance Lake Dam?

Brigance Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Brigance Lake Dam last inspected?

Brigance Lake Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2006. 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.