Brushlake Dam

BRIDGE CREEK-OS· Faulkner, Arkansas· Built 1965· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Brushlake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 23.5% in AR)
Dam Length160 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Max Discharge552 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDAR01241

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

CHARLES BRUSH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brushlake Dam?

Brushlake 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 Brushlake Dam?

Brushlake Dam is owned by CHARLES BRUSH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Brushlake Dam built?

Brushlake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Brushlake Dam?

Brushlake Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Brushlake Dam?

Brushlake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.

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.