Brigham Lake Dam

GUM CREEK-TR· Ouachita, Arkansas· Built 1966· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Brigham Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length2,480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage106 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,460 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDAR00661

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

H C BRIGHAM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brigham Lake Dam?

Brigham 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 Brigham Lake Dam?

Brigham Lake Dam is owned by H C BRIGHAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brigham Lake Dam built?

Brigham Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Brigham Lake Dam?

Brigham 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.