Carl Phillips Lake Dam

HARDING CREEK· Lawrence, Arkansas· Built 1960· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Carl Phillips Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 44.1% in AR)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDAR00383

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: December 17, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ANRC

Ownership

CARL PHILLIPS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Carl Phillips Lake Dam?

Carl Phillips 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 Carl Phillips Lake Dam?

Carl Phillips Lake Dam is owned by CARL PHILLIPS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Carl Phillips Lake Dam built?

Carl Phillips Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Carl Phillips Lake Dam?

Carl Phillips 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 Carl Phillips Lake Dam?

Carl Phillips 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 Carl Phillips Lake Dam last inspected?

Carl Phillips Lake Dam was last inspected on December 17, 2009. 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.